The study is based only on simulated scenarios, but real-world changes happening in Antarctica are already affecting the ...

New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for ...

The public has until Jan. 23 to submit comments on the federal proposal to open California waters to offshore oil drilling.

A powerful milestone for our shared ocean is about to be achieved,” writes columnist. “The United Nations’ High Seas Treaty will go into effect on Jan. 17 after two ...

A mining-machine test on the deep-ocean floor resulted in species diversity declining by roughly 32% in the tracks of the ...

In order to understand currents, tides and other ocean dynamics, scientists need to accurately capture sea surface height, or ...

Giant phantom jelly sightings are extremely rare, but recent footage shows this extraordinary deep-sea jellyfish in all its ...

“A rare Mola mola (ocean sunfish) washed up on our shore at Cardiff State Beach today,” San Diego State Lifeguards stated Wednesday via Instagram. “It’s the heaviest bony fish on earth and can weigh ...

After Norway made its decision, Greenland’s government has stated its intention to ban deep-sea mining in its territorial ...

Shaking caused by quakes may cause ocean floor vents to release more nutrients, triggering blooms in plant-like organisms ...

An underwater construction crew working at a depth of 50 meters (164') for more than a few days will most likely participate ...

Despite crushing pressure, total darkness and near-freezing temperatures, researchers found an underwater world teeming with life.