Oceans
This Pacific Coral Can Withstand Warming Waters With the Help of Algae
The heat-resistant organism in antler coral may help it adapt as ocean temperatures increase
Climate Change Is Shifting the Color of Earth's Oceans
More than half of our oceans have taken on a greener hue in the past 20 years, a trend that cannot be fully explained by natural variation, per a new study
A Surfboard-Snatching Sea Otter Is Vexing Wildlife Officials in California
While the animal's antics may look cute, the dangerous behavior could bring harm to humans or force authorities to euthanize the endangered mammal
Five Astounding Orca Behaviors Explained, From Ramming Boats to Hunting Great White Sharks
The apex predators also surge onto shorelines to capture seals and engage in mysterious greeting ceremonies
Tourists Spot 'Incredibly Rare' Whales Off California Coast
Cuvier's beaked whales can hold their breath for hours and don't spend much time at the surface, making them mysterious—and a treat to see
New Extinct Species of 'Ridiculously Cute,' Tiny Penguins Discovered in New Zealand
Scientists identified the diminutive birds after finding two of their fossilized skulls
Would You Spend Three Years Living on a Cruise Ship?
Some enthusiasts are selling their homes in preparation, while others have balked at the risks
The World's Largest Cruise Ship Is Nearly 1,200 Feet Long
Scheduled to debut in January, the vessel can accommodate 5,600 guests and 2,350 crew members
1,700 Bottles of Sparkling Wine Spent Six Months Beneath the Waters of the Norwegian Sea
The stash was submerged some 111 feet deep in temperatures as cold as 41 degrees Fahrenheit
Scientists Find Rare Deep-Sea Octopus Nurseries
The team captured footage of the eight-armed creatures brooding their eggs in groups near Costa Rica
Invasive Australian Spotted Jellyfish Washes Up on Texas Beach
The prolific jellies can form huge swarms and clear zooplankton from wide areas of water, sending ripple effects up the food chain
Microplastic Exposure Makes Microbes More Virulent
Laboratory research shows that someway, somehow, PVC plastic breeds antimicrobial resistance
Megalodons Were Warm-Blooded—and It Was a Blessing and a Curse
The giant sharks likely warmed some of their body parts, helping them grow massive but leaving them vulnerable to environmental changes, a new study finds
Orca Rams Into Yacht Near Scotland, Suggesting the Behavior May Be Spreading
The incident occurred roughly 2,000 miles away from the recent encounters near Spain and Portugal
The Atlantification of the Arctic Ocean is Underway
The discovery of a tiny fish far from its normal range is a poignant reminder of the changes that are already happening
Crew of Missing Titanic Tourist Submersible Believed to Be Dead
Debris found near the historic shipwreck suggests the Titan experienced a "catastrophic implosion"
Stunning Seaweed Prints Capture Life Underwater
Free diver Oriana Poindexter creates cyanotypes of kelp collected off the California coast
Reef Sharks Are Disappearing Around the World
A massive new study found a staggering decline of these top predators, which help balance vulnerable coral reef ecosystems and their food chains
Scientists Find Phosphorus—a Key Element for Life—on a Saturn Moon
This is the last of six essential elements for life to be detected on Enceladus, giving the strongest indication yet that its ocean is habitable
Why Thousands of Dead Fish Washed Ashore in Texas
Conditions created a "perfect storm" that robbed the water of dissolved oxygen near the coast
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