Oceans
Why Did Dozens of Octopuses Crawl Onto a Beach in Wales?
Scientists aren’t sure, but recent storms or burgeoning populations might be to blame
Growing Ice Cracks Force Shutdown of Antarctic Research Station
The British Antarctic Survey's Halley VI research station will close for the second year due to cracking of the ice
Even Without Ears, Oysters Can Hear Our Noise Pollution
Study shows that certain frequencies of noise cause oysters to clam up
The Real-Life Whale That Gave Moby Dick His Name
Mocha Dick had encounters with around 100 ships before he was finally killed
A Mysteriously Massive Hole in Antarctic Ice Has Returned
These holes are thought to be crucial elements of the currents driving the world's oceans, and after 40 years, one has formed again
The Island Where Scientists Bring Extinct Reptiles Back to Life (Nope, Not That One)
Reviving a long-dead Galapagos tortoise will take Jurassic Park-esque tactics—but have humans already intervened too much?
Diver Explores Beautiful Blue Hole Hidden in Plain Sight
After spotting the feature while perusing Google maps, a marine biologist set out to experience and capture it in all its cerulean glory
Rock Lobster From a Farm Could Soon Be Coming To a Menu Near You
Rock lobster isn't just a B52's song, it's a beloved meal around the world. And now scientists have figured out how to raise them on a farm
New Study Offers Glimmer of Hope for Sea Turtles
Turtle numbers are on the rise in many areas of the globe, but the endangered species still needs help
Exceptionally Preserved Ancient Ships Discovered in the Black Sea
Since 2015, the Maritime Archaeological Project expedition has uncovered 60 wrecks, covering 2,500 years of maritime history
Octopus 'City' Found Off the Coast of Australia
Expected to live as loners, gloomy octopuses may actually live in groups bustling with activity
Oysters Can Get Herpes, And It's Killing Them
A deadly virus threatens to decimate oyster populations around the world
Cargo Ships May Double Lightning Strikes in Their Path
Ship exhaust impacts cloud formation, which may influence lightning over busy shipping lanes
The World is Running Out of Sand
The little-known exploitation of this seemingly infinite resource could wreak political and environmental havoc
A Whale’s Baleen Bristles Reveal the Story of Its Life
Like tree rings, these layered plates hold chemical clues to how the animals adapt to a changing world
Taiwan's Yehliu Geopark Is Like Disneyland for Rock Lovers
These mushroom-like mounds are some of the country's greatest geological treasures
Seabirds Use Their Sense of Smell to Navigate Open Water
A new study suggests shearwaters follow their nose home
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One Scientist May Have Finally Figured Out the Mystery of Why a Civil War Submarine Sank
A Navy engineer used creative modeling and her knowledge of underwater explosions to tackle the century-old Hunley conundrum
How Microscopic Algae Kick-Started Life As We Know It
Some 650 million years ago, algae took over the seas, which may have been a needed spark in the formation of complex life
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