3.5-Million-Year-Old Megalodon Tooth Found 3,000 Meters Below Surface: A Sharp Relic from the Ocean's Ancient Predator

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.21.2023 05:01 AM

A megalodon tooth discovered 3,000 meters deep in the Pacific, offers a unique glimpse into the mysterious life of this ancient predator. Continue reading for more details.

Snail-Inspired Robot Aims to Combat Microplastic Pollution in Water Bodies

12.05.2023 02:44 AM

Scientists craft a robot inspired by Hawaiian apple snail to remove microplastics from water surfaces, addressing a gap in current cleanup methods. Continue reading to learn more.

Deep Sea Mining: Navigating a Controversial Pursuit of Resources with Scientists Urging Prudence in This Uncharted Industry

11.29.2023 05:20 AM

Global demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and graphite, crucial for low-carbon technologies, prompts interest in deep sea mining. But is it a good alternative? Read the article to learn more.

Satellite-Based AI Model Enhances Accuracy in Detecting Ocean Plastic Pollution for Targeted Cleanup Initiatives

11.23.2023 07:33 AM

Researchers created an advanced AI model that detects floating plastics as seen in satellite images, aiding targeted removal of ocean litter using ships. Read the article for more details.

Gulf Stream Has Weakened by 4% in the Last 40 Years, Study Reveals

10.02.2023 00:58 AM

According to the researchers, the study serves as the first unambiguous and conclusive observational evidence that the Gulf Stream has been slowing and weakening. Read to learn more.

Jupiter’s Moon Europa May Hold Carbon in Ocean Beneath Its Icy Shell [Study]

09.22.2023 04:30 AM

Earth may not only be the sole ocean world in our solar system because a new study suggests Jupiter's moon Europa may share the same title. Continue reading to learn more.

New Bacteriophage Discovered in the Depths of the Mariana Trench, Shedding Light on Ocean Floor Viral Evolution

09.21.2023 02:14 AM

Researchers studied sediment from the Mariana Trench, Earth's deepest point, finding a novel bacteriophage in their analysis. Check it out in this article.

Most Venomous Animal in the Water: Box Jellyfish Venom Contains Toxins That Attack Nervous System, Heart, Skin

09.15.2023 06:27 AM

As many as 15 tentacles grow from the corners of a box jellyfish's bell, with each tentacle loaded with around 5,000 stinging cells. Read to learn more.

How Do Hurricanes Affect Marine Life? Experts Explain What Happens to Animals in the Ocean During and After a Hurricane

09.05.2023 04:41 AM

How do animals in the ocean fare during and after a hurricane? Read to find out. The destructive land impacts of hurricanes, such as damaged homes and uprooted trees, are very visible.

Solar System's Tallest Volcano 'Olympus Mons' Had Destructive Landslides and Could Have Been Surrounded by a Martian Ocean, Evidence Suggests

08.29.2023 05:14 AM

The destructive landslides could have surged until the bedrock of the Olympus Mons, which contained ice and water. Read to learn more.

Baby Sea Turtles Embark on Their Journey: Tale of Survival and Resilience

08.11.2023 09:03 AM

Watching baby sea turtles hatch and struggle to make their way to the water is an emotional experience, especially because not all of them could survive into adulthood. Check out how these hatchlings battle for survival the moment they are born.

NOAA Forecasts Increased Chances of Atlantic Hurricanes Due to Hot Ocean Temperatures and Late Arrival of El Niño

08.11.2023 06:00 AM

Record hot ocean waters and a tardy El Niño are doubling the chances of above average hurricane season in the Atlantic, according to NOAA. Find out more about it in this article.

Great Pacific Garbage Patch: Thriving Ecosystem Emerges Amidst Massive Marine Debris Concentration, Raising Concerns

07.31.2023 09:17 AM

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch continues to grow and raise concerns that it now supports thriving communities of coastal creatures, creating new ecosystems. Read the article to learn more.

Unseen Line in the Ocean Depths Separates Creatures Into Two Camps, Hard and Soft Bodies

07.25.2023 04:55 AM

No creature past 10 millimeters in size was found in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Read to learn more.

Cocaine Sharks: Scientists Think These Apex Predators Could Be Feasting on Bales of Drugs Dumped in the Ocean

07.22.2023 01:32 AM

Scientists investigate "Cocaine Sharks" off the Florida coast, testing if sharks are consuming drug bales in a TV series for Shark Week. Read the article to learn more.

Ancient Underwater Volcano Surprisingly Harbors Active Life, Giant Eggs off Canada's Pacific Coast

07.19.2023 22:27 PM

An active underwater volcano, nearly a mile deep off Canada's Pacific coast, spouts hot fluid, creating an ideal nursery for a rare skate species. Check it out in this article.

Deep Sea Bacteria With Magnetic Properties Provides Clues in Searching for Extraterrestrial Life

06.30.2023 09:40 AM

Scientists found a type of magnetically sensitive bacteria which lives in an environment that resembles potential habitat for extraterrestrial life. Learn more about it in this article.

Ocean Mapping Mission Completed by Saildrone Surveyor, First of Its Kind in Exploring Marine Topography of Earth

06.21.2023 06:32 AM

The world’s largest uncrewed mapping vessel has completed its seafloor mapping mission and made major discoveries about the ocean depths. Find out more about it in this article.

Atlantis of the North Sea? Lost City of Rungholt Mapped For the First Time

06.06.2023 00:04 AM

Whether this legendary lost city of Rungholt is fictional or not has remained a long-standing mystery, until now. Read to learn more.

World's Deepest Oceans: How Deep Are These Bodies of Water?

05.26.2023 15:13 PM

The deepest point in the world, the Challenger Deep, goes as abysmal as 10,935 meters. Read to learn more.

Global Sea-Level Rise to 1 Meter Alarms the Society; What Is Ocean Warming and Its Negative Implications?

05.26.2023 14:56 PM

The global average sea level has risen about 1 meter (3.2 feet), and an expert warns that it will affect societies depending on where they are located. Read the article to learn more.