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An extraordinary discovery has been made off the coast of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, in the remote Salas y Gómez Ridge. During a recent expedition led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, researchers ...

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, ...

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Lifeguards rescued a young deer from the ocean off the Central Florida coastline Sunday after beachgoers spotted the animal ...

Ocean habitats and their microbial assemblages Microorganisms inhabit all marine ecosystems, from the tropics to the sea ice and from the well-lit surface waters to the deep abyss; they truly are ...

ORCAs, the ultimate ocean predators, are capable of hunting the largest animals on Earth, including blue whales and elephant seals! These highly intelligent creatures, the largest dolphins on the ...

Take a look at these acrobats of the oceans! Learn how and why the incredible mobula rays fling themselves out of the water.

Officials with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation said they’re at risk of being lost forever due to rising sea levels and habitat loss from farming.

The deep ocean is often referred to as the last frontier on Earth, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. It is a realm of perpetual darkness, extreme pressure, and icy temperatures—a world alien to human ...

The authors of the study note that it’s likely possible to protect 30% of ocean habitats, with little impact on fishing and shipping.