Oceans
Scientists Search for the Most Dangerous Places to Be a Shark
In a bid to stop the populations from dwindling, scientists are turning to big data
The Historic Tail of the Weeki Wachee Mermaids
You can even learn to “mermaid” yourself, if the fancy takes you
The Evolutionary Reason Why Fish Don't Swim Upside Down
It’s a natural question for animals that float, but few scientists have delved into the details
Hundreds of Sea Turtles Found Dead Off the Coast of El Salvador
Authorities aren't sure what caused the die-off, but a prime suspect is a toxic algal bloom
Corals Seem to Like the "Taste" of Plastic
Corals are attracted to the material not for its coloring, but for one of its many chemicals
Why Did Dozens of Octopuses Crawl Onto a Beach in Wales?
Scientists aren’t sure, but recent storms or burgeoning populations might be to blame
Growing Ice Cracks Force Shutdown of Antarctic Research Station
The British Antarctic Survey's Halley VI research station will close for the second year due to cracking of the ice
Even Without Ears, Oysters Can Hear Our Noise Pollution
Study shows that certain frequencies of noise cause oysters to clam up
The Real-Life Whale That Gave Moby Dick His Name
Mocha Dick had encounters with around 100 ships before he was finally killed
A Mysteriously Massive Hole in Antarctic Ice Has Returned
These holes are thought to be crucial elements of the currents driving the world's oceans, and after 40 years, one has formed again
The Island Where Scientists Bring Extinct Reptiles Back to Life (Nope, Not That One)
Reviving a long-dead Galapagos tortoise will take Jurassic Park-esque tactics—but have humans already intervened too much?
Diver Explores Beautiful Blue Hole Hidden in Plain Sight
After spotting the feature while perusing Google maps, a marine biologist set out to experience and capture it in all its cerulean glory
Rock Lobster From a Farm Could Soon Be Coming To a Menu Near You
Rock lobster isn't just a B52's song, it's a beloved meal around the world. And now scientists have figured out how to raise them on a farm
New Study Offers Glimmer of Hope for Sea Turtles
Turtle numbers are on the rise in many areas of the globe, but the endangered species still needs help
Exceptionally Preserved Ancient Ships Discovered in the Black Sea
Since 2015, the Maritime Archaeological Project expedition has uncovered 60 wrecks, covering 2,500 years of maritime history
Octopus 'City' Found Off the Coast of Australia
Expected to live as loners, gloomy octopuses may actually live in groups bustling with activity
Oysters Can Get Herpes, And It's Killing Them
A deadly virus threatens to decimate oyster populations around the world
Cargo Ships May Double Lightning Strikes in Their Path
Ship exhaust impacts cloud formation, which may influence lightning over busy shipping lanes
The World is Running Out of Sand
The little-known exploitation of this seemingly infinite resource could wreak political and environmental havoc
A Whale’s Baleen Bristles Reveal the Story of Its Life
Like tree rings, these layered plates hold chemical clues to how the animals adapt to a changing world
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