Ancient Oceans Began Losing Oxygen Millions of Years before End-Triassic Mass Extinction
Chemical traces preserved in ancient rocks indicate that marine environments were deteriorating long before the catastrophe that wiped…
Scientists Discover Over 1,000 New Ocean Species In Landmark Deep Sea Exploration
Often called “ghost sharks,” Chimaeras are among the most mysterious inhabitants of the deep ocean. Distant relatives of…
Do Drones Disturb Whale Sharks? New Study Offers Surprising Answer.
Shale sharks swimming at the surface of the ocean in Western Australia off Ningaloo Reef. Getty Images The…
‘Triple whammy of climate chaos’: Why Antarctica’s sea ice collapse is no longer a mystery
Scientists have finally identified the ‘triple whammy’ behind Antarctica’s dramatic collapse, shedding new light on the chain reaction…
In ‘Reverence,’ Three Decades of Paul Nicklen’s Remarkable Photographs Exalt Nature — Colossal
Known for his stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes, as well as co-founding SeaLegacy alongside fellow conservationist and…
What Stingrays Really Eat Might Surprise You
An estuary stingray (Hemitrygon fluviorum) shifting sand as it sifts through it for morsels of food. Shutterstock The…
Timmy the humpback whale is presumed to have died after being released into a shipping lane
Timmy, a humpback whale who caught the world’s attention after becoming stranded in German waters, is “highly likely”…
A Sixth Ocean Is Forming as East Africa Splits Apart
Since 2005, a 35-mile-long crack known as the East African Rift has been forming. In the scorching deserts…
‘We can’t have octopus all year round’: Why Greek chefs and WWF want people to eat invasive species
Overfishing and destructive fishing methods are putting growing pressure on marine ecosystems, weakening the ocean’s ability to store…
Vibrant Sea Creatures Spring to Life in Lisa Stevens’ Textured Sculptures — Colossal
Spikes, fans, florets, waves, and other characteristics of marine creatures continue to shape the work of Lisa Stevens.…
UK firm installs world’s first offshore platform to tap ocean heat energy
A UK clean energy firm, Global OTEC, on Wednesday announced it has completed the offshore installation of a…
Ghost fishing gear: The hidden threat at the bottom of our seas and oceans
Marine pollution is reaching alarming levels in both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic and scientists warn that the…