Oceans
200-Million-Year-Old Fossil Captures Squid Viciously Entangled With Its Prey
The specimen may be the earliest known example of a squid-like creature on the attack
Deep-Sea Mining’s Environmental Toll Could Last Decades
A study of microbial communities at the site of a 1989 deep-sea mining test suggests the fragile ecosystem may take half a century to fully recover
Groundbreaking Fossil Suggests Spinosaurus Is First Known Swimming Dinosaur
Its paddle-like tail, unearthed in Morocco, suggests the Cretaceous carnivore ventured into the water to hunt
Dolphins, Surfers and Waves Sparkle in Bright Blue Bioluminescent Glow Off California Coast
A rare bloom of microscopic organisms capable of making their own blue light has transformed several of the state’s beaches
COVID-19 Restrictions May Boost Leatherback Sea Turtle Nesting
Beaches in Florida and Thailand have tentatively reported increases in nests, due to decreased human presence. But the trend won’t necessarily persist
England to Debut World's Longest Coastal Path by Middle of Next Year
The nearly 2,800-mile-long walking route runs all the way around the English coast
Wild Dolphins Seem to Have a Range of Personalities
From shy to bold with shades in between, dolphin personalities are surprisingly similar to ours
Watch This Giant, Eerie, String-Like Sea Creature Hunt for Food in the Indian Ocean
Researchers shared a video of this massive siphonophore, one of the longest of its kind ever recorded
Microbes Living in Deep Sea Rocks Spawn More Hope for Life on Mars
Starved of resources, these hardy bacteria still eke out a living, suggesting life forms could survive in the harsh habitats on other planets
Deep-Sea Squids Glow to Communicate in the Dark
Researchers suggest that the Humboldt squid uses bioluminescent backlighting for visual cues in the dark deep sea
In a First, Researchers Record Penguins Vocalizing Under Water
But the scientists still aren’t sure what the birds are saying
Could Wildfire Ash Feed the Ocean’s Tiniest Life-Forms?
Ash falling on the ocean after a wildfire could fuel plankton growth
How to Surf Alaska's Bore Tide
Turnagain Arm offers surfers an experience they can't get anywhere else in the country
Dazzling Display of Seals Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year Award
French photographer Greg Lecoeur triumphed over more than 5,500 submissions from hundreds of artists around the world
Nine Rare Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
You have to be in the right place at the right time to see these awe-inspiring events
Rare Pink Manta Ray Spotted Near Australia’s Lady Elliot Island
Researchers suspect a genetic mutation may have gifted the giant fish, named Inspector Clouseau, his rosy hue
Museum’s 150-Year-Old Plankton Have Thicker Shells Than Their Modern Counterparts
The HMS Challenger’s expedition in the 1800s provides a baseline for ocean health as the climate changes
Whales Struggled to Find Food After New Zealand’s 2016 Earthquake
Sperm whales are at the top of the food chain, and the effects of undersea landslides rippled up
In a First, Scientists Film Wild Grey Seals Clapping to Show Their Strength
The behavior is believed to scare off competitors while wooing potential mates
Albatrosses Outfitted With GPS Trackers Detect Illegal Fishing Vessels
By utilizing the majestic birds to monitor huge swaths of the sea, law enforcement and conservationists could keep better tabs on illicit activities
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