Oceans
Researchers Find a Pristine Coral Reef Off the Coast of Tahiti
With rose-shaped corals as far as the eye can see, it is one of the largest healthy reefs on record
Nearly 70,000 Invasive Green Crabs Were Captured in Washington State Last Fall
State government officials took emergency actions this month to eradicate the non-native species
Scientists Discover How Whales Eat Without Choking on Water
An 'oral plug' of muscle and fat could help keep water out of the whales' lungs
Seahorses Aren't as Committed as Previously Thought
Pair bonds between the fish aren't as strong as you think
Satellites Can Spot Beached Whales From Space
Very high resolution satellites give scientists a new way to find out when and where a large-bodied whale, such as a humpback or a sperm, is stranded
Some Tiger Sharks Are Migrating Farther North Due to Climate Change
The predator’s movements in the Atlantic Ocean could scramble ecosystems and endanger the sharks by sending them outside marine protected areas
Scientists Find the World's Deepest-Dwelling Squid
Researchers went looking for a war wreck roughly 19,000 feet under the sea—and spotted the animal instead
Earth's Oldest Ocean Giant Was a Reptile With an Eight-Foot Skull
The newly discovered specimen sheds light on how the sea creatures, known as ichthyosaurs, evolved their gargantuan size so quickly
Whales Once Walked Along the Coasts of North America
Increasing fossil finds are helping researchers understand how such early whales made their way to the continent
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2021
Thrilling discoveries, hurdles in the fight against Covid and advancements in space exploration defined the past year
The Top Ten Ocean Stories of 2021
From the discovery of a large bioluminescent shark to the use of an innovative drone to study hurricanes, these are the best marine stories of the year
For the Third Time This Year, a Deep-Ocean 'Football' Fish Has Washed Ashore California's Beaches
Prior to this year, a beached specimen hadn't been seen since 2001
Plastic-Degrading Enzymes May Be Increasing in Response to Pollution
One in every four organisms in the microbiomes they surveyed carries a plastic-degrading protein sequence
Holy Mola! Watch This Colossal Ocean Sunfish Swim With Paddle Boarders Off the California Coast
Also known as a mola, the fish are harmless to people but are extremely curious and will approach divers
Watch This Giant Phantom Jellyfish With 33-Foot-Long Arms Float Through the Deep Ocean
The footage was captured by a remote-operated vehicle about 3,200 feet below the surface in Monterey Bay, California
How Tiny, 'Immortal' Hydras Regrow Their Lost Heads
A new analysis pinpoints different genes behind the tiny animal's ability to regenerate body parts
Bizarre Fish Songs Raise Hope for Coral Reef Recovery
Audio recordings show a once-dying ecosystem has transformed into a lively soundscape
Florida Wildlife Officials Move to Feed Starving Manatees in Experimental Conservation Approach
The unprecedented feeding plan comes as more than 1,000 manatees—about 15 percent of the state’s total population—have died this year
What Drives Aquatic Animals to Make Vertical Migrations?
Researchers are trying to shed light on what leads many water dwellers—from plankton to large fish—to commute daily from the depths to the surface
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Hosts Life in the Open Ocean
Coastal plants and animals are thriving on the plastic debris, posing potential ecological risks
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