Oceans
Huge Great White Shark Spotted Surprisingly Far Northeast in Gulf of Mexico
The female shark measures around 15 feet and 5 inches in length and weighs more than 2,000 pounds.
This Is What Earth Would Look Like If the Oceans Slowly Drained Away
"The ocean floor is just as variable and interesting in its geology as the continents," planetary scientist James O'Donoghue said.
Toxic Chemicals Are Accumulating in Seabirds That Eat Plastic, Study Finds
It is estimated that around eight million tonnes of plastic makes its way into the planet's oceans every year.
In 2019, Oceans Were Hotter Than at Any Other Point in Recorded History
The oceans absorb vast amounts of heat and it is causing global average sea temperatures to rise. The last ten years (and 2019 in particular) have been the hottest on record.
Acid Oceans Are Stripping Sharks of Their Scales
Consistent exposure to carbon dioxide, caused by increasingly acidic ocean water, could be damaging sharks' dermal denticles—the tiny, toothlike structures that cover their skin.
Thousands of Mysterious Holes Discovered on Seafloor Off California Coast
It is unclear how the holes were formed, although marine trash could partly be responsible.
Unama'ki the Monster Great White Has Arrived in Florida
The shark was tagged in September by researchers from non-profit OCEARCH near Nova Scotia in Canada,
Plastic Waste on Inaccessible Island in Atlantic Comes From Chinese Ships
The results of the study question the widely held assumption that most plastic debris at sea comes from land-based sources, the authors say.
Coral Reefs Threatened by Mysterious Disease Compared to Ebola
A disease thought to be caused by a pathogen is ravaging stony coral reefs in Florida and the Caribbean.
Heartbreaking Images That Show the Impact of Plastic on Ocean Animals
Plastic fragments are frequently ingested by a wide range of marine animals that often mistake the substance for food.
First 'Extreme Corals' at Great Barrier Reef Mangrove Lagoons Discovered
"The presence of corals in these extreme mangrove habitats challenges our understanding of the conditions some corals are capable of living in," researcher Emma Camp said.
Under the Sea: A Diving Bucket List
Explorer Kristin Hettermann has dived all over the world - but she still hasn't completed her underwater bucket list. Comprised of reefs, atolls and miraculous sights, here is her wish list.
World Wildlife Day 2019: 15 Biggest Threats to Oceans
Oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth's surface and make up more than 99 percent of the planet's livable habitat.
Sea Level Rise Could Reach 50 Feet by 2300
Around 11 percent of the world's 7.6 billion people currently live in areas less than 33 feet above sea level.
Ben Shapiro: The Plastic Straw Ban Sucks
It gives us that little surge of do-gooderism, with little actual sacrifice.
Enceladus: Saturn's Moon Has Key Requirements for Life
The moon contains the key requirements for life.
Ocean Oxygen Shortage Preceded Mass Extinction
The finding fills in the gap between volcanic eruptions and marine extinctions that had been bugging scientists.
World Oceans Day: Mind-Blowing Facts About Blue Planet
About 70 percent of the world is covered by oceans.
Shocking Photos of the Plastic Waste Choking Our Planet
Around the world, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute. Up to five trillion disposable plastic bags are used every year.
Arabian Sea Dead Zone Is the Size of Florida
"[Dead zones] are a disaster waiting to happen."
A Quarter of the World's Beaches Are Shrinking
Almost a third of coastlines around the world not covered in ice are sandy beaches.
This Horrifying Fish Has 'Switchblades' On Its Face
Stonefish are native to coastal waters in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
The Shipping Industry Is Killing Us
If the shipping industry were a country, it would have the sixth highest greenhouse gas emissions in the world.
Whales Value Culture and Ancestral Roots, Like Humans
Researchers found that related beluga whales returned to the same locations every year and that this behavior was passed down from generation to generation, likely from mother to calf.
Hidden Ocean 'Twilight Zone' Discovered
A new study investigated a zone of the ocean where life is so different from the regions above and below that an entirely new category is required to describe it.
Volcanic Eruptions Could Have Formed Martian Oceans
The volcanic region the produced Olympus Mons may also have been responsible for keeping Mars wet.
Bacteria Hitches a Ride on Your Trash, Killing Coral
This dynamic duo is another deadly threat to coral reefs. But people can do something about it.
13,000 Archaeological Sites Could Be Submerged by 2100
Even sites that won't be submerged could be damaged from rapid development.
Lobster Found With Pepsi Logo on Its Claw
It was found off the waters of Canada's Grand Manan Island.