oceans

Both the Arctic and Antarctica are cold and icy, but that’s basically where the similarities end.

The fact that all shells sound just a little bit like the ocean is purely coincidental.

The stingray it on the left, and the skate is to the right.

Skates lay black, ravioli-shaped egg cases. Rays give birth to live pups.

A diver is about a meter behind the coelacanth discovered at a depth of 144 meters in North Maluku, Indonesia.

Researchers in Indonesia have filmed a rare coelacanth nearly 500 feet underwater—marking the first time the fish has been recorded in its native environment.

Researchers witness strange sea animals, including poisonous sea pigs and hand-sized sea spiders, while sailing to the Denman Glacier.

See the first colossal squid ever caught on camera

A baby colossal squid was filmed deep in the South Atlantic—revealing rare footage of the ocean’s heaviest invertebrate.

Titanic: The Digital Resurrection | Official Trailer | National Geographic

A digital double promises fresh insight into the tragedy of the ‘Titanic.’

Many gopher tortoises withstood the Category 4 hurricane and are now adapting to new land.

After Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s coast, gopher tortoise populations unexpectedly surged in one area.

Learn what these creatures are, why they appear, and if they’re safe to touch.

If you‘d like more than a beach vacation, Fiji is the place for you.

The island nation is inviting travelers to donate some of their vacation to support local communities and environmental efforts.

Scientists have captured little chirps from rig sharks (also known as ‘lemon fish‘ and ‘spotted dogfish,‘ according to the NIWA).

For the first time, researchers have documented a shark producing sound.

One Maine lobster fisherman goes the extra mile by taking care of the protected crustaceans he catches before returning them to the water.

A Maori octopus was spotted clinging to a shortfin mako shark, leaving scientists puzzled.

These majestic creatures keep the ocean under control in many ways.

A new study reveals that baleen whales, including humpbacks and gray whales, enrich oceans when they take a whizz.

From this moment on, multiple entities have argued over ownership of the ‘Titanic’

The complicated legal case involving salvage rights to the RMS ‘Titanic’ continues, 40 years after the famous shipwreck was rediscovered.

Mantis shrimp can deal incredible blows without damaging themselves, but how? The makeup of their armor is key.

One of the biggest differences between a ship and a boat is size—but it’s not the only one.

You will instantly reveal yourself as a landlubber if you refer to a ship as a boat. Here’s how to tell the difference.

The funnel they use to get around serves a dual purpose.

The Jet Stream (left, over northern Canada) and the Gulf Stream (right, near Florida) both have big effects on global climate.

Learn the key differences between the two before the next polar vortex.

Witness a mushroom coral on the move.

Bathynomus vaderi is a supergiant isopod that can grow 12.7 inches in length.

This isn't Australia's first tussle with mystery beach blobs. A similar incident happened in 2024.

The tiny little tar blobs could be nothing—or they could be dangerous.

Artifacts at the ‘Titanic’ wreck may never see the light of day.

A blend of bureaucracy and saltwater is conspiring to keep any of the ship’s remaining secrets from being brought to the surface.

A new study shows that hungry sea otters are keeping Monterey Bay’s green crab population in check, one bite at a time.

5 Misconceptions About the Arctic

Why Do Shells Sound Like the Ocean?

Skates vs. Rays: What‘s the Difference?

Scientists Capture First Footage of Ancient Coelacanth in Its Natural Habitat

Sea Pigs, Sea Spiders, and More Bizarre Creatures Collected Off Antarctica

Rare Video Shows a Colossal Squid Swimming in the Deep Ocean

‘Violently Torn Apart’: 3D ‘Titanic’ Model Reveals New Details of the Ship’s End

A Florida Park’s Gopher Tortoise Population Exploded Thanks to Hurricane Helene

Thousands of Blue Blobs Wash Up in California, Signaling Spring

Fiji Is Asking Tourists to ‘Give Back’ 1 Hour of Their Vacation

Listen to a Shark ‘Chirp’ in First-of-Its-Kind Audio Recording

Maine Fisherman Pampers the Protected Lobsters He Catches With Claw Manicures

Brave Octopus Filmed Hitchhiking on a 10-Foot Shark

Whale Pee Is Good for the Ocean, Study Finds

Who Owns the ‘Titanic’?

Mantis Shrimp Remain Unharmed While Dealing Deadly Punches, Study Shows

Ship vs. Boat: What’s the Difference?

How Do Octopuses Poop?

Jet Stream vs. Gulf Stream: What’s the Difference?

Study Reveals How Some Corals ‘Walk’ Across the Sea Floor

Meet Bathynomus Vaderi, the Foot-Long Sea Bug Named After Darth Vader

Mystery ‘Grease Balls’ Washing Ashore in Australia Are Prompting Beach Closures

‘Titanic’ Salvage Missions Placed on Indefinite Hold Thanks to Legal Issues

Otters Are Keeping Invasive Crabs Under Control in Monterey Bay