oceans

MBARI's advanced underwater robot reveals a new species of deep-sea snailfish

Get to know the bumpy snailfish, a deep-sea creature that won‘t give you nightmares.

A fishing group thought they caught a giant goldfish. What they hooked was actually much weirder.

Whales and dolphins aren’t just neighbors. They’re also occasional playmates, according to new findings from Griffith University researchers.

This one‘s a juvenile female, according to the Marine Megafauna Foundation.

The newly identified Atlantic manta ray is officially a distinct species.

From the Bermuda Triangle to the ‘Mary Celeste,’ here are some of the most puzzling enigmas of the deep.

Anchovies or sardines? We break down how these small fish differ in looks, taste, and popular preparation methods.

OCEARCH's map shows you what sharks are near (or more likely far from) you.

Surfers are used to getting mouthfuls of saltwater.

The salt in the ocean comes from two main sources: rocks on land and vents at the bottom of the sea.

Killer whales are intelligent creatures, and scientists have recently discovered a new behavior among the species.

New research suggests orcas may be using kelp to connect with each other and even exfoliate.

Believe it or not, a great white shark‘s coloring helps it survive.

Let’s dive into the evolutionary science behind the great white’s namesake feature.

Biologists have created a marine animal database, from the smallest to the largest known species.

Scientists have made the first comprehensive marine wildlife size database to help scientists better understand ocean ecosystems.

‘Claws’ didn’t draw the same crowds as ‘Jaws’ when it premiered two years later.

Great White Shark breaching at Seal Island, False Bay, South Africa.

The truth about these apex predators is often stranger—and more compelling—than the fiction.

First live sighting of massive Antarctic squid caught on camera by Nat Geo

Scientists captured the elusive Antarctic gonate squid on camera for the first time during a National Geographic expedition.

You can probably guess which shark species is most popular.

Americans can’t stop searching for great white sharks.

How some people spend their summer vacation.

Want to come face-to-fin with a great white? Book a trip to one of these 12 shark-spotting hotspots.

Loggerhead sea turtles are endangered, and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is trying to help them out.

Meet Dilly Dally: A loggerhead sea turtle who beat the odds and is now back home after healing from a flipper amputation.

Waikiki Beach is gorgeous, but some visitors aren’t satisfied.

Looking for a peaceful beach getaway? Find out which ones to avoid this summer.

Shark attacks are extremely rare. But they do occasionally happen, and some species are more likely to be behind the kill than others.

Zinc levels show the giant shark ate more creatures than expected, challenging long-held assumptions about its behavior.

This Carnarvon flapjack octopus is tiny, but it can withstand intense pressure thousands of feet underwater.

The Carnarvon flapjack octopus flattens its body like a pancake and uses its Dumbo-like fins to swim.

While they’re ubiquitous in pop culture, there’s one place where you won’t find great white sharks, and that’s behind glass.

An aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef near Queensland, Australia.

Australia’s biggest natural wonder is a huge draw for tourists and fish alike. Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous reef.

The bow of the USS ‘Samuel B. Roberts,’ lying more than 4 miles under the surface of the Pacific Ocean.

These are the five deepest shipwrecks ever discovered, including the USS ‘Samuel B. Roberts,’ which went to the depths of the Philippine Trench during the Second World War.

‘Smiling’ Bumpy Snailfish Proves That Not All Deep-Sea Creatures Are Scary

White-Eyed, Bright Orange Shark the Result of Extremely Rare Mutation

Study Reveals Surprising Dynamic Between Whales and Dolphins

Newly Identified Manta Ray Species Can Grow as Big as a Van

6 Strange Maritime Mysteries

Sardines vs. Anchovies: What‘s the Difference?

Track Great White Sharks and More With This Interactive Map

Why Are Oceans Salty?

Orca Whales Seen Giving Each Other Exfoliating Kelp “Massages”

Why Do Great White Sharks Have White Bellies?

Biologists Launch Most Comprehensive Database of Marine Animal Body Sizes to Date

10 Questionable Creature Features Spawned By ‘Jaws’

12 Facts About Great White Sharks

The Rare Antarctic Gonate Squid Has Been Caught on Film for the First Time

Map Shows America’s Favorite Shark Species

The 12 Best Destinations for Shark Spotting

A Three-Flippered Sea Turtle Named Dilly Dally Returns to the Sea

The 20 Most Complained-About Beaches Worldwide

The 8 Most Dangerous Sharks

Megalodons May Have Eaten Anything That Moved, According to New Study

New Flapjack Octopus Species With ‘Dumbo’ Fins Discovered Off Australia

Why Don't You See Great White Sharks in Aquariums?

15 Big Facts About the Great Barrier Reef

What Is the Deepest Shipwreck Ever Found?