Pacific Ocean
Hong Kong Beaches Are Swamped With Trash, and No One Knows Why
The piles of rubbish could be transported by ocean currents or recent floods
Commemorate the Panama Canal's Expansion With These Photos From Its Construction
The Panama Canal is opening a third lane to accommodate new mega cargo ships, a feat almost—but not quite—as impressive as building the original
How Realistic Is the Shark Science in "The Shallows"?
We ask shark expert Chris Lowe whether the science in the upcoming shark thriller has any teeth. Beachgoers: You're welcome.
Say Goodbye to a Historic El Niño and Hello to La Niña
Conditions are looking ripe for the cooler climate pattern to take over in the Pacific
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
Why Are Chilean Beaches Covered With Dead Animals?
Warm waters have turned the country's once-pristine coast into a putrid sight
"Shark Vision" Shines Light on Biofluorescent Species
Using a specially designed filter, divers uncovered the glowing patterns on the skin of catsharks
Mass Bleaching Destroys Swaths of the Great Barrier Reef
Surveys show that 55 percent of reefs surveyed were severely affected by high water temperatures, with half of those expected to die
Watch a Massive Swarm of Crabs Scuttling Along The Ocean Floor
Marine biologists say this behavior has never been seen before
NOAA Just Moved to Protect Puny Fish
Why a new ban is a big deal for the ocean's tiniest creatures
What's Over the Horizon? These New Maps Will Show You
Andy Woodruff's line of sight maps show what you're facing from any coastline in the world
Massive Bleaching Event Hits the Great Barrier Reef
Warm ocean temperatures have impacted large swaths of the Great Barrier Reef in the last month, part of a worldwide coral die-off
New Study Details Interbreeding of Ancient Humans With Evolutionary Cousins
Genetic analysis shows multiple periods of inbreeding—trysts that may have given ancient humans the genetic tools they needed to survive
Deep-Sea Robot Spies Ghostly, Unknown Octopus
Previously-undiscovered octopus spotted hanging out on the ocean floor
How the Gold Rush Led to Real Riches in Bird Poop
The ships carrying gold miners to California found a way to strike it rich on the way back with their holds full of guano
Hawaii’s Humpback Whales Have Gone Missing
Scientists expect about 10,000 whales to visit Hawaii's tropical waters this winter—but they're taking their time
Drones Captured These 'Killer' Whale Family Portraits
Not just beautiful, these photos show that raising killer whale calves is a family affair
Marine Biologists Find Rare Nautilus For The First Time In 30 Years
The “Crusty Nautilus” was believed to have gone extinct.
Tropical Octopus Definitely Mates Beak-to-Beak
Larger Pacific striped octopus couples engage in a host of behaviors unheard of among other octopuses
The Lonely, Lifesaving Job of Lighthouse Keepers, Revealed at the National Lighthouse Museum
A new museum in Staten Island tells the stories of men and women who ran lighthouses throughout America’s history and shows off some unique antiques
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