Severely Affecting Marine Life In 2022, an ocean eruption apparently left several underwater beings grasping for breath. This eruption occurred due to the Hunga volcano, which released a 37-mile plume ...

Not all jewels shine deep-green like emeralds or have the sparkle of diamonds. Some tumble from algae-coated cages in a rush of rock and shell, briny water splashing alongside them onto the boat deck.

Scientists call for better protection of Antarctica’s vulnerable seafloor ecosystem as ship traffic increases around the continent.

The Cambrian Explosion is a landmark moment in the history of life on Earth when many of the major groups of animals first ...

In 2022, the eruption of the underwater Hunga volcano near Tonga sent a plume of ash soaring 37 miles into the sky, setting a ...

The U.S. push to mine international waters for metals defies global efforts to control and protect these fragile ecosystems.

A new study reveals that microplastics are present in sediments throughout the Whittard Canyon – a submarine canyon off the ...

Recent reductions in U.S. oceanographic assets are limiting scientists' ability to access vital materials in the ocean.

An underwater volcano near Tonga revealed how sediment spreads, disrupts marine life, and raises questions about deep-sea ...

New research reveals ship-induced methane releases may be significantly underreported in global emissions estimates ...

Microplastics (MPs) pollution is a prevalent environmental problem that affects ecosystems globally. Despite the growing ...

An untapped energy savior might just be sitting on the ocean floor. From AI to defense to clean energy, critical minerals ...