Oceans
Diamonds Illuminate the Origins of Earth's Deepest Oceans
Crystals could be the key to where our water came from, and what that means for finding life on other planets
Watch a Horde of Giant Crabs Amass Off of the Australian Coast
Hundreds. Of thousands. Of crabs.
Archaeologists Uncover Massive Naval Bases of the Ancient Athenians
Researchers have excavated ship sheds in the city of Piraeus that held triremes from the pivotal Battle of Salamis
New Footage Shows Rapid Breakdown of Shipwreck 'Andrea Doria'
Researchers visited the remains of the Italian luxury liner in a submersible to figure out how quickly wrecks deteriorate
National Aquarium Will Move Dolphins to Seaside Sanctuary by 2020
Under mounting public pressure, the aquarium's eight bottle-nosed dolphins will soon move to a seaside retreat in the tropics
Way More Fish Can Make Their Own Light Than We Thought
Bioluminescence evolved a whopping 27 separate times among finned fishes living in the open ocean
The Rise of Ocean Optimism
Sharing news of little wins for the environment fuels hope.
Turkey Sunk an Airplane to Turn It Into a Reef
An Airbus jumbo jet will soon become home to all sorts of sea life
Baby Fish Prefer Plastic Over Natural Food
Larval perch gorge themselves on microplastics, which seems to be stunting growth and affecting natural instincts
There’s a Bunch of Animals at the Zoo this Summer Made Out of Ocean Garbage
Delightfully whimsical, the sculptures drive home the message that there’s a whole lot of trash washing ashore
An Elegant Tool Called Squidpop That Scientists Want to Crowdsource
The device is so easy to use, researchers are asking for a “squidpop blitz” for World Oceans Day
This "Lost Underwater City" Was Actually Made by Microbes
Though these formations may not be evidence of a lost city, they show off some intriguing chemistry
Scientists Explore Breathtaking Hydrothermal Vents in Virtual Reality
With a high-tech remotely operated vehicle, a team is able to map a dark, hot and toxic vent field on the ocean floor
Surf Legend Builds Artificial Wave That Could Bring Surfing to the Masses
The World Surf League just bought Kelly Slater's artificial wave technology, a move that could bring surfing to places like Nebraska
Brewery Introduces Edible, Biodegradable Six-Pack Rings
Saltwater Brewery's new packaging is made of beer byproducts and can be eaten by sea life
Five of the Best Beaches for Beachcombing in the U.S.
On the hunt for seashells and other buried treasure? Here’s where to look
Meet the Diverse and Bizarre “Stars” of the Deep Sea
As human activities encroach on remote oceans, scientists work to map the denizens of the deep
This Photographer Shoots Sharks to Save Them
When he’s not creating movie posters, Michael Muller swims among the oceanic predators, capturing stunning images
Brawny American Lobsters Are Muscling in on Their European Cousins
Sweden wants to ban live American lobsters for fear they will out-claw their own
Why Are Chilean Beaches Covered With Dead Animals?
Warm waters have turned the country's once-pristine coast into a putrid sight
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