Weird White Blobs Are Taking Over Some Canadian Beaches
The beaches of Newfoundland are a little less pleasant since white blobs have appeared everywhere.
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Scientists Say Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Could Be Gone Within 200 Years
Scientists warn that the loss of the Thwaites Glacier could raise global sea levels by 25 inches.
Brazilian City Grants Legal Personhood to Ocean Waves in Historic First
Linhares in Brazil has taken a groundbreaking step by granting human rights to part of the ocean.
‘Le Lyonnais,' a Long-Lost French Steamship, Has Been Discovered Off the Massachusetts Coast
The French vessel was the victim of a maritime hit and run.
Watch Mesmerizing Footage of a Deep-Sea ‘Spaghetti Monster’
Bathyphysa conifera, or the flying spaghetti monster, can grow several feet long.
7-Foot Shark Likely Eaten By Great White in First Documented Attack of Its Kind
The new discovery could change the way scientists think about shark predation.
Beachgoers, Beware: Venomous Fireworms Have Been Spotted on Texas Shores
Texans should take special caution on beaches—these fireworms pack a powerful sting.
8 Terrifying Creatures that Haunt the Deep Sea
From giant tubeworms to fangtoothed fish, there are tons of terrifying creatures lurking in the deep sea.
Sea Lions With Cameras Collect Valuable (and Adorable) Footage of the Ocean Floor
Sea lion camera crews are helping scientists map uncharted waters.
Climate Change Is Making Seafood Dangerous to Eat
Mercury in seafood is another growing concern thanks to global warming.
Squid vs. Cuttlefish: What’s the Difference?
The sophisticated cephalopods have highly evolved vision and can use jet propulsion to escape predators, but there are a few key differences between squid and cuttlefish.
New Study Sheds Light on the Greenland Shark's Record-Breaking Lifespan
Scientists are closer to understanding how Greenland sharks can survive for hundreds of years.
Global Warming Is Making Earth Days Longer, New Studies Show
Melting polar ice is slowing Earth’s rotation speed, extending the length of each day by a few milliseconds per century.
Beluga Livestream Captures the Whales' Epic Summer Migration
Beat the heat by tuning into these Arctic sea creatures.
7 Deep-Sea Sharks That Will Haunt Your Dreams
The creepiest sharks are found thousands of feet beneath the sea.
12 Surprising Facts About Manatees
Manatees are aquatic animals that live in coastal waters in several places throughout the world.
20 Terrific Facts About Sea Turtles
Did you know that sea turtles can dive up to 3000 feet deep and migrate thousands of miles? Learn more intriguing facts about these incredible creatures.
Watch as Ocean Trash is Turned Into Sustainable Art
Gyrecraft, a project from the design firm Studio Swine, shows how one person’s ocean trash is another’s sustainable art.
Wild Misconceptions About Sharks
In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some myths about these great beasts of the ocean, from whether punching them in the nose is a valid defense tactic to the events that inspired 'Jaws.'
10 Facts About the Portuguese Man O’ War
The Portuguese Man O' War might look like a bloated jellyfish, but it’s actually a strange amalgamation of tiny life forms.
Nearly 60,000 Beluga Whales Are Migrating from the Arctic Into Canada—and Webcams Will Capture Their Journey
Thousands of beluga whales are swimming south, and you can watch their progress live.
11 Fascinating Facts About the Frilled Shark
The eel-like shark is rarely seen by humans, but one was just found off the coast of Portugal.