A group of scientists wrapped up a deep-sea expedition in the western Aleutians this summer. They explored parts of the ocean ...

When BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2011, it led to the largest oil spill in U.S. history, ...

A towering coral reef has emerged from the depths of Australia’s northern waters, reshaping what scientists thought they knew ...

Known to only live in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, the Solumbellula appeared in the Pacific for the first time to ...

Gathering minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from the seabed could affect everything from sponges to ...

After the 1982-1983 El Niño warming event, the coral endemic to the Galápagos Islands experienced sharp population declines ...

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Scientists present at the latest effort to hash out international rules for deep-sea mining say it’s unclear if it’s possible to restore damaged ...

In the depths of Earth's briny waters lurk some truly strange deep-sea creatures Rare and remarkable deep-sea creatures ...

Researchers have begun exploring the hidden deep-sea coral reefs off the coast of Florida, uncovering vibrant ecosystems beneath the waves. Footage shows the mesophotic coral ecosystems located on the ...

We often use the terms "sea" and "ocean" interchangeably, especially while referring to large bodies of saltwater. While both ...

New research shows coral reef food webs are more isolated and fragile than expected, with key fish species tied to narrow ...