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Take a Closer Look at the $17 Billion 'Holy Grail of Shipwrecks'

When it sank on June 8, 1708, it was carrying gold, silver, jewels, and other precious cargo.

One known species of isopod, or "giant sea cockroach"

Bizarre New Species of Crabs and a Giant Sea Cockroach Discovered in Waters Off Indonesia

Researchers thought the foot-long sea cockroach was "cute."

Swim With a Pineapple Under the Sea at America's First Museum for Scuba Divers

Swim with turtles and snap selfies with sculptures at this diving spot off the coast of Florida.

A Viking vessel in Saint Kitts, one of the stops on the cruise line's Ultimate World Cruise.

The Longest Cruise in the World Takes Seafarers to 59 Countries Over 245 Days

Could you spend the better part of a year on a ship?

Bottle Service: This Water Container Decomposes in Weeks

Both the shell and the inner waterproof lining are biodegradable, which could be a game-changer for ocean pollution.

Eco-Friendly Brand 2-DG Turns Old Fishing Nets Into Clothing

Look good while supporting ocean conservation.

Listen for Whales and Dolphins in This Live Stream from the Deep Ocean

After eavesdropping on the deep sea for years, researchers are sharing the feed with the public.

Hans Hillewaert, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 4.03

11 Body-Snatching Parasites

With the ability to control and even kill their hosts, each one of these parasites could star as the next terror of the silver screen.

Scientists Use a CT Scanner to Give Whales a Hearing Test

There's a lot we don't know about how whales hear.

PRNewsfoto/Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

World's First Underwater Residence to Open in the Maldives

Take it from the Little Mermaid: It's better down where it's wetter.

John Phillips, Getty Images for Tourism Australia

New Plankton Species Named After Sir David Attenborough Series Blue Planet

There are plenty of species named after Attenborough, but this is the first one to share its name with one of his documentaries.

15 Delightful Facts About Dolphins

Dolphin calves are born tail first, rather than head first, so that they don't drown during the birthing process. Read on for 14 other facts about these fascinating creatures.

U2’s 360-Degree Tour Stage Will Become a Utah Aquarium Attraction

Rock on.

9 'Scientific Mysteries' the Internet Loves, Debunked

Spoiler: The answer is not "aliens." It's never aliens.

7 Fast Facts About Animal Farting

Farts really can be deadly.

A Camera Lost at the Bottom of the Sea Finds Its Owner, Three Years Later

It was in perfect working condition, preserved in a waterproof case that deserves a five-star Amazon review.

Stormy Waters Carry a 19th-Century Shipwreck to Florida Beach

The hull is remarkably well-preserved.

Scientists Capture the First Footage of an Anglerfish’s Parasitic Mating Ritual

Oh my.

High-Speed Railway Project Uncovers a Prehistoric Coastline Near London

The subtropical coastline near Ruislip dates back to 56 million years ago.

Watch How a Bioluminescence Expert Catches a Giant Squid

You have to be just flashy enough.

7 Technologies That Are Revolutionizing Ocean Exploration

Cutting-edge tools that will help us understand the most unexplored regions on Earth are the focus of a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History.

The Oldest-Known Message in a Bottle Was Found in Australia

It's 132 years old, proving once again that bottled messages were the slow wi-fi of their day.

NOAA, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

Watch the First-Ever Footage of a Baby Dumbo Octopus

They sport those floppy ears from the moment they hatch.

Jellyfish Chips Might Be Your Next Snack Obsession

Danish researchers are betting you can't eat just one.

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