Meet the Atlantic wolffish, green humphead parrotfish, and other unusual species with extraordinary adaptations.

Researchers determined that few microplastics remain at the ocean's surface. Instead, they sit in the deep water columns: ...

Notable sightings along the way included the discovery of an extensive crinoid meadow at a depth of 9,100 meters (29,855 feet ...

From corn mazes to haunted houses, the spooky season is in full swing. Jack-o-lanterns, ghouls and goblins are around every corner, but the scariest creatures of all might be thousands of feet below ...

Discover the beauty of the Earth’s edge in this cinematic 4K UHD aerial footage. The rugged golden cliffs meet the deep blue ocean in a stunning display of contrast and natural harmony. This ...

(Image credit: NASA/JPL) Satellites detected a strange gravity signal off the coast of Africa nearly 20 years ago, suggesting something unusual had happened deep within the planet to distort its ...

The Pygmy Shark (Euprotomicrus bispinatus), the world’s second smallest shark species and one of the species with a high overlap with proposed deep sea mining. Credit: Blue Planet Archive / Masa ...

China is increasingly motivated to lead the energy transition for key strategic reasons. China’s investment in a future without fossil fuels can be explained by China’s desire to both decrease its ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Oceanographers scouring the waters off of Western Australia have ...

New research shows that marine heat waves can reshape ocean food webs, which in turn can slow the transport of carbon to the deep sea and hamper the ocean's ability to buffer against climate change.

The planet would be a whole lot hotter if it weren’t for fecal pellets. Across the world’s oceans, tiny organisms known as phytoplankton harvest the sun’s energy, gobbling up carbon dioxide and ...