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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.

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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.

Watch an Antarctic Minke Whale Feed in a First-of-Its-Kind Video

The camera allows us a whale's-eye view of the life of a poorly understood species.

Drone Captures Massive Swarm of Jellyfish Off British Columbia That Weighs More Than 70 Tons

The bloom could include more than 150,000 jellies.

How Do Tsunamis Work?

The earthquake-triggered waves are both destructive and unpredictable.

Ocean Waves Are Powerful Enough to Toss Enormous Boulders Onto Land, Study Finds

Strong winter storms in Ireland in 2013 and 2014 were able to hurl 600-ton boulders right out of the sea.

Climate Change Is Making Nearly All Sea Turtles Born on These Beaches Female

Researchers warn that “the complete feminization of this population is possible in the near future.”

Watch These Surfers Crush Nantucket's 'Slurpee' Waves

Totally tubular.

Eco-Friendly Cruise Ship Design Includes Vertical Farms, Solar Sails, and a "Plant Kingdom"

The Ecoship is expected to set sail in 2020.

NOAA Fisheries Service scientists disentangle a young North Atlantic right whale off the coast Florida.

Meet the Biologists Who Rescue Whales Trapped in Fishing Gear

Getting tangled in lines and nets can be deadly for whales—and it's a global problem.

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