Oceans
The Planet Has Lost Half of Its Coral Reefs Since 1950
A new study finds dramatic declines in coral reef cover, biodiversity and fish abundance
Scientists Complete the First Map of the World's Coral Reefs
Nearly 100,000 square miles of the organism have been charted in high detail to create a tool for conservationists to help save them
More Than a Third of Shark Species Are Now Threatened With Extinction
Overfishing, habitat loss and climate change are behind the 'desperate' decline
A Brief, Fascinating History of Ambergris
The odd, enduring appeal of a scarce commodity few people use and no one really needs
A Marine Bacteria Species Shows Promise for Curing an Aggressive Brain Cancer
A new glioblastoma drug is derived from a microbe found in the ocean at depths of up to 6,500 feet
Female Octopuses Throw Things at Male Harassers
Scientists observed common Sydney octopuses launching shells and silt at particularly annoying individuals
Unlike Humans, Cuttlefish Have Sharp Memories Even in Old Age
The cephalopods remember when, where and what they ate until days before death
Venomous Sea Snakes That Charge Divers May Just Be Looking for Love
A new study suggests apparent attacks are actually fleeting cases of mistaken identity
You Can Now Explore an Underwater Sculpture Museum in the Mediterranean
Artist Jason deCaires Taylor placed 93 statues of people and plants in a submerged "forest" off the coast of Cyprus
'Which Came First: Beer or Wine?' and More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts
In the Face of Rising Seas, Are Floating Cities a Real Possibility?
A scale model of Oceanix City, a concept capable of supporting more than 10,000 residents, will be featured in the Smithsonian's upcoming 'Futures' exhibit
Seven Reasons to Be Optimistic About the World's Oceans
The health of the ocean is under threat, but these good-news stories deserve attention too
The True Story Behind How Pearls Are Made
Mollusks create these shiny gems, but that biological process could change as Earth’s waters warm
Watch What Happens When a Coral Reef Can't Get Enough Oxygen
In September 2017, divers observed a massive "dead zone" rising to envelop Caribbean coral reefs in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Seafood Prices Soar Amid Supply Chain Issues and Worker Shortage
As demand for fish rises, restaurants are slammed with employment losses, port congestion, lack of product, rising costs and shipment snags
New Maryland Museum Dives Into the Mythology of Mermaids
Blending history, pop culture and folklore, the attraction features a Feejee mermaid, original artworks and more
Stranded Killer Whale Survives With the Help of Humans
The whale was spotted stuck among the rocks of an island in Southeast Alaska, but after about six hours on dry land the whale was able to swim off
See SpongeBob SquarePants' and Patrick Star's Real-Life Twins
The aquatic pals were discovered one mile deep in the Atlantic Ocean during a NOAA expedition
Sharks' Intestines Spiral Like a Valve Invented by Nikola Tesla
Tesla's ingenious valve promoted a one-way flow of fluid without the need for moving parts, but, it turns out, evolution got there first
This Sponge Fossil May Be the Earliest Record of Animal Life
The 890-million-year-old relic predates periods of extreme cold and the planet’s second oxygenation spike
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