Pacific Ocean
Shark Bites Scientist's Leg During Expedition Studying Sperm Whales
The tiger shark responsible likely measured over 13 feet in length.
Long-Lost Tectonic Plate Discovered Hundreds of Miles Below Canada
Whether or not the "Resurrection plate" ever existed has long been a hot topic of debate in the field of geology.
NOAA Issues Alert That Could Mean Atlantic Hurricane Season Will Get Worse
"La Niña" is a periodic climate pattern characterized by cooling of the sea surface in some parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Volcanic Island in Pacific Ocean Having 'Vigorous Growth Spurt'
The island in the Pacific Ocean has been growing since 2013 following an eruption of an underwater volcano.
Mercury Pollution From Humans Has Reached Bottom of World's Deepest Trench
Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can lead to neurological damage.
Giant, Previously Unknown Structure Discovered Deep Inside Earth
The scientists were able to detect the structure by analyzing seismic wave data.
Former NASA Astronaut Becomes First Woman to Reach Deepest Point on Earth
"As a hybrid oceanographer and astronaut this was an extraordinary day," Kathryn Sullivan said after reaching Challenger Deep.
Major Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Hits Off Russia's Kuril Islands
Following the quake, tsunami warnings were issued but these were subsequently retracted.
Enormous Robber Crab Stole $4k Camera, Scientist on Christmas Island Says
Robber crabs—also known as coconut crabs—are the largest terrestrial invertebrates in the world
New Species Discovered in Earth's Deepest Trench Has Plastic in Its Body
"We have new species turning up that are already contaminated and so we have missed the window to understand these species in a natural environment," said marine ecologists Alan Jamieson.
NASA Space Image Reveals Vast Amounts of Smoke from Australia Wildfires
Since September, roughly 2.7 million acres have burned in the southeastern state of New South Wales.
Stunning Photos Show Great Whites Up Close at 'Shark Buffet' Feeding Ground
Wildlife photographer Euan Rannachan spoke to Newsweek about his underwater adventures with the apex predators.
New Bee Species Discovered Is Already at Risk From Climate Change
H. Terminalis is among nine newly identified bee species which are described in a study published in the journal Zootaxa.
Tiny, Adorable and 'Exceedingly Rare' Species of Pocket Shark Discovered
"In the history of fisheries science, only two pocket sharks have ever been captured or reported," Henry Bart, director of the Tulane Biodiversity Research Institute, said in a statement.
Tamu Massif: World's Biggest Volcano Stripped of Title
The enormous undersea mountain is an ocean plateau rather than a shield volcano, scientists say.
Mystery Stretch of Pacific Is Not Warming Like the Rest of World's Waters
The "equatorial cold tongue" extends from Peru far into the western Pacific, across around a quarter of the Earth's circumference.
NASA Captures Spectacular Images of Raikoke Volcano Erupting
The volcano—located in the North Pacific—has long been dormant, with its last eruption occurring in 1924.
Easter Island Statues Being Damaged by Tourists
"Tourists can remove their egos—and their selfie sticks—from the landscape and learn to appreciate the past," said archaeologist Jo Anne Van Tilburg.
Endangered Green Sea Turtle Populations Are Recovering
Conservation efforts are helping green turtle populations to rebound, the authors said.
Ship Has Leaked 80 Tons of Oil Near World Heritage Site
The 740ft MV Solomon Trader ran aground on February 5 during a cyclone.
Northern CA Hit by 11 Earthquakes Over Weekend
The largest of the quakes measured 4.5 on the Richter scale.
Swimmer Reaches Hawaii Six Months After Leaving Japan
The Frenchman aimed to raise awareness of ocean pollution.
Bacteria That Absorbs CO2 Discovered in Pacific Ocean
The Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone is currently being explored as an area for deep sea mining.
Secret Great White Shark Lair Discovered in Pacific
Despite their global distribution and prominent public image, surprisingly little is understood about the life and behavior of great white sharks.
Strong Earthquake Strikes in Pacific Ocean
Officials have said the waves produced by the magnitude 7.1 quake do not pose a threat to Hawaii.
Tropical Storm Miriam Expected to Become Hurricane
Miriam is expected to become a hurricane on Monday night.
Four Named Storms Line Up in Pacific Ocean
The storms are bringing large swells and the possibility of flooding to the coast of Mexico and Hawaii.
Flight in 10-Second Nose Dive 30,000 Feet Above Pacific
"I thought with absolute certainty that we were going to crash. It was terrifying."
Double Earthquake Hits U.S. Territory
The quakes came two hours apart and were likely caused by tectonic shifts in the Mariana Trench.