When ships sink, they add artificial structures to the seafloor that can quickly become diverse, ecologically important ...

WTOP’s Matt Kaufax takes an even deeper dive into the Smithsonian Natural History Museum’s “Ocean Library” through DNA ...

Life in the ocean runs on light. It fuels photosynthesis, shapes food webs and determines where many marine species can live.

Have you ever thought about what would happen if all life in the ocean disappeared? A recent study explores this extreme scenario to understand how ocean biology shapes the past, present, and future ...

As the Arctic Ocean loses its sea ice due to climate change, sunlight penetrates deeper into the water and encourages the growth of tiny plant-like organisms (phytoplankton). But to thrive, they need ...

Europa’s subsurface ocean might be getting fed after all. Scientists found that salty, nutrient-rich surface ice can become heavy enough to break free and sink through Europa’s icy shell, delivering ...

Earth’s oceans cover roughly 70% of the surface. Beneath the mesmerizing surface, marine life is being captured by nets, traps and other human-made hazards. In the process of struggling to escape, ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — SEA LIFE, the world’s largest family of aquariums, celebrated the grand opening of its newest location at LEGOLAND on Friday to a massive crowd of guests. Part of a network of 50 ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s Mano Week at Sea Life Park with hands-on fun, cultural stories and a closer look at these incredible ocean creatures. Dive into Mano Week at Sea Life Park from July 21 to 27, ...

We're more connected to the ocean than you may think, and naturalist Sir David Attenborough is ready to share his findings in the new National Geographic documentary, "Ocean with David Attenborough." ...

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