Ocean
Sea Shanties Are Making a Comeback in 2021, Thanks to TikTok
TikTokers are envisioning themselves on a virtual pirate ship, and singing both classic sea shanties and covers of pop songs fit for the ocean.
Photo Appears to Show Shark Swimming Right Past Man's Backyard After Flood
The picture shows a fin just outside a fence in a man's backyard, but some people think it may just be a hoax.
Solitary Male Bottlenose Dolphin Killed 6 Harbor Porpoises, Scientists Say
Research into the attacks, which took place in the Baltic Sea over three months in 2016, is still ongoing.
Shark Whose Head Was 'Slowly Being Sliced Off' by Plastic Strap Rescued
The seven foot porbeagle shark had been entangled in a piece of plastic when it was younger.
Woman Missing For Two Years Found Alive Floating in the Ocean by Fishermen
The fishermen found the woman floating miles out to sea off the Colombian coast, unresponsive but alive.
Killer Whales 'Ripped Open' Great White Sharks, Ate Liver, Heart and Testes
Marine biologist describes injuries sustained by the sharks in South Africa after being hunted by orca.
'Shark Attack': How to Watch the New Robin Roberts Special Tonight
The new "20/20" special chronicles Paige Winter's recovery after being attacked by a shark in 2019. It follows her through receiving a prosthetic leg, as well as important high school milestones.
Two Male Lions Spotted on the Beach, Walking in the Ocean in Viral Video
As the unusual video gained millions of views on Twitter, users were ready with plenty of sea lion jokes.
Hurricane Laura Created 'Crazy' Colored Eddy in Florida's Key West
Aerial images show the water after Laura passed over the region earlier this week.
Fisherman Slammed for Riding Whale Shark in Viral Video
The clip shows the man riding on the back of a whale shark, which is an endangered species.
California Lifeguards Capture 6-Foot Shark With Their Bare Hands
The shark was later euthanized, as animal control officials found that it was injured.
How Many Shark Attacks Have There Been So Far in 2020?
A surfer in Florida was attacked by a shark on Friday.
Teen Killed in Shark Attack for the Second Time in Australia in a Week
The fifteen-year-old boy died after a shark injured his leg while surfing in New South Wales.
Who Needs a Bigger Boat? Man Handles Shark Bare-Handed at Delaware Beach
The clip—which was filmed over Father's Day weekend at Cape Henlopen State Park Beach—needs to be seen to be believed.
Giant Squid Weighing Over 700 Pounds Washes up on Beach
The remains of the giant squid will be preserved in the wet collection of the Iziko South African Museum.
'I've Surfed Across the Globe, We Need to Protect Our Precious Oceans'
Suddenly, a unique privilege was taken away from us this year. A place where millions of us go for fun, work, enjoyment, vitamin D, community and stress relief—the ocean.
Scientists Identify 1.9 Million Microplastics in Square Meter of Ocean Bed
An international team of researchers describeD how deep-sea currents transport and dump large quantities of microplastic across the ocean floor.
Why Are These Sea Urchins Sporting Cowboy and Viking Hats?
An aquarium owner noticed his sea urchins covering themselves with rocks and other objects, so he started 3D printing goofy hats. But a marine biologist confirms that sea urchins are making more than fashion statements.
Levels of Ocean Biodiversity Have Barely Changed for Millions of Years
Scientists have analyzed fossils from the Cambrian explosion 540 million years ago to the present day to explore levels of marine biodiversity over time.
LEGO Bricks May Survive in the Oceans for 1,300 Years
Researchers compared LEGO bricks that have washed up to pristine sets from the 1970s and 1980s to calculate their lifespan.
Sea Turtles Like the Smell of Plastic in the Ocean so Much They Eat It
Plastic covered in algae and micro-organisms could be releasing a smell that encourages sea turtles to mistake it for food.
Three Billion Years Ago, Earth May Have Looked Like Costner's 'Waterword'
Clues in ancient rock suggest the early Earth did not have continents like we have today, but was covered by an ocean.
New World Record Set for Free Diving Under Ice by Russian Diving Champion
The latest feat comes ahead of a new film out next month dedicated to Natalia Molchanova, who held 42 world records before she went missing on a dive in Spain in 2015.
Giant 240-Pound Squid and Glow-in-the-Dark Sharks Caught by Researchers
The animal measured more than 13 feet in length, according to marine researcher Darren Stevens.
The Ocean Floor is Sinking Due to Climate Change
The ocean floor is sinking under the weight of climate change and calculations to determine sea level rise don't take that fact into equation. Researchers propose a new, more accurate method instead.
The 'Blob' That Formed Off the West Coast Killed a Million Seabirds
Around a million common murres are thought to have died from starvation after a 2015-16 heatwave ravaged their food supply.
Oregon Girl Dies, Brother Missing After Wave Sweeps Family Into the Ocean
"Mother nature is unforgiving," the Oregon Coast Guard division wrote on Facebook. "Beaches along the Pacific Northwest are rugged and remote. Always know the current ocean conditions."
Warm 'Blob' of Hot Water Bigger Than Texas Heading Towards South America
Sunny skies, high pressures and gentle winds have triggered a marine heatwave in the South Pacific currently heading towards South America.
Footage of Mysterious Anglerfish That Can 'Walk' Captured During Expedition
The anglerfish was filmed during a dive off the southwest coast of Florida on November 19.
There May Be Million Times More Microplastics in Oceans Than We Thought
The new estimate based on samples collected in California 8.3 million per cubic meter—not ten as previously calculated.