oceans

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.

The USS ‘Cobia’ is a living memorial—and an Airbnb attraction.

Wisconsin's USS ‘Cobia’ offers guests a living history lesson via Airbnb.

The mammoth iceberg first broke off in 1986. Roughly the size of Rhode Island, A23a is on the move once more.

Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach

A penguin named Gus captured people’s hearts when he appeared on an Australian beach not long ago. Now he’s ready to go back home.

They are several differences between the two.

Tsunamis and tidal waves may look similar, but they differ in crucial ways.

The beaches of Newfoundland are covered with gooey white blobs.

The beaches of Newfoundland are a little less pleasant since white blobs have appeared everywhere.

The Neptune Memorial Reef off Florida’s coast.

Neptune Memorial Reef is a piece of art, a cemetery, and a haven for wildlife.

A new study shows that octopuses become bosses and fish become subordinates when the two species hunt together.

Scientists are concerned, and you should be too

Scientists warn that the loss of the Thwaites Glacier could raise global sea levels by 25 inches.

Linhares’ new law gives part of the ocean several protections.

Linhares in Brazil has taken a groundbreaking step by granting human rights to part of the ocean.

‘Le Lyonnais’ (not pictured above) has been discovered after nearly 200 years.

The French vessel was the victim of a maritime hit and run.

Bathyphysa conifera, or the flying spaghetti monster, can grow several feet long.

Porbeagle sharks can grow up to 12 feet long and can weigh around 500 pounds.

The new discovery could change the way scientists think about shark predation.

You don't want to come across a bearded fireworm on your beach day.

Texans should take special caution on beaches—these fireworms pack a powerful sting.

Say hello to the world's cutest research assistant.

Sea lion camera crews are helping scientists map uncharted waters.

Mercury in seafood is another growing concern thanks to global warming.

The sophisticated cephalopods have highly evolved vision and can use jet propulsion to escape predators, but there are a few key differences between squid and cuttlefish.

These gentle giants have so much history.

Scientists are closer to understanding how Greenland sharks can survive for hundreds of years.

Tons of melting ice in Greenland and Antarctica is making Earth’s days just a teeny bit longer.

Melting polar ice is slowing Earth’s rotation speed, extending the length of each day by a few milliseconds per century.

You don't have to travel to Manitoba to see these majestic creatures.

Beat the heat by tuning into these Arctic sea creatures.

Frilled sharks are usually found in the deep ocean, but this one popped up in waters off Japan in 2007.

The creepiest sharks are found thousands of feet beneath the sea.

Manatees are aquatic animals that live in coastal waters in several places throughout the world.

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

You Can Book a Night on a World War II Submarine Through Airbnb

1 Trillion-Ton “Megaberg” Is Roaming the Ocean Once Again

Lost Emperor Penguin Who Washed Up in Australia Returns Home

Tsunami vs. Tidal Wave: What’s the Difference?

Weird White Blobs Are Taking Over Some Canadian Beaches

Explore the World’s First Underwater Cemetery

Watch an Octopus Boss Around Fish to Track Down Prey

Scientists Say Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Could Be Gone Within 200 Years

Brazilian City Grants Legal Personhood to Ocean Waves in Historic First

‘Le Lyonnais,' a Long-Lost French Steamship, Has Been Discovered Off the Massachusetts Coast

Watch Mesmerizing Footage of a Deep-Sea ‘Spaghetti Monster’

7-Foot Shark Likely Eaten By Great White in First Documented Attack of Its Kind

Beachgoers, Beware: Venomous Fireworms Have Been Spotted on Texas Shores

Sea Lions With Cameras Collect Valuable (and Adorable) Footage of the Ocean Floor

Climate Change Is Making Seafood Dangerous to Eat

Squid vs. Cuttlefish: What’s the Difference?

New Study Sheds Light on the Greenland Shark's Record-Breaking Lifespan

Global Warming Is Making Earth Days Longer, New Studies Show

Beluga Livestream Captures the Whales' Epic Summer Migration

7 Deep-Sea Sharks That Will Haunt Your Dreams

12 Surprising Facts About Manatees