An international team of scientists has developed ways to measure and compare the impact of "darkwaves"—when extreme weather ...

Clouds, smoke and fog may darken the skies, but sediment, algae blooms and organic matter can turn day into night on the seafloor. That’s why an ...

PHOTO: A Squalus mitsukurii (Shortspine spurdog) was documented on the seafloor near an unexplored seamount along the Nazca Ridge, newly discovered about 900 miles off the coast of Chile. (Schmidt ...

Discover the top six most important decomposers in the ocean and their vital role in breaking down organic matter and ...

Wildfires, especially urban fires, rarely occur near reefs, scientists say. Scientists say they still don't understand the full extent of the damage the Maui wildfires did to the corals and marine ...

These episodes feature cartoons about marine life that teach children valuable lessons about sea life, conservation, and much ...

A stunning underwater ecosystem was captured in the Antarctic. An iceberg the size of Chicago, named A-84, broke away from the George VI Ice Shelf on January 13. The George VI Ice Shelf is one of the ...

A rapid climate collapse during the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction devastated ocean life and reshuffled Earth’s ecosystems.

A massive ice age wiped out ocean life 445 million years ago, reshaping ecosystems and setting the stage for jawed fish ...

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Marine Protection Department has spotted a violation involving the hunting of nine seagull birds that were fou ...

Scientists have identified several new marine species in a pristine underwater ecosystem recently discovered in international waters — and they expect to find more. Modern technology that allows for ...