The ocean, blanketing over 70% of the Earth’s surface, is estimated to be home to more than half of all life on our planet.

More than 1,550 marine species are currently at risk of extinction. Human activity is wreaking havoc on the state of the oceans around the world -- especially on marine life, according to the ...

An ocean-mining company has funded some of the most comprehensive scientific studies to date, and peer-reviewed results have ...

An international team of marine scientists has identified and assessed major threats to marine megafauna, which are needed to inform conservation strategies.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, United ...

PFAS discovered inside many whale and dolphin species, including deep divers, proving that pollution spreads widely and ...

The oceans are losing their light – and with it, possibly their life. A new study reveals more than 20% of the Earth's oceans, an area larger than Asia, has darkened over the last two decades. These ...

Oceans all over the world are experiencing warmer-than-normal temperatures, but waters off the southern U.S. could be on the brink of an ocean heat wave emergency as temperatures rise to unprecedented ...

King tides have returned to San Diego, providing beachgoers with the opportunity to explore tide pools full of marine life, ...

Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.

WESTERN WASHINGTON, Wash. — Sea critters normally hiding under the sea will be uncovered this week, thanks to low tide. Beachgoers in western Washington will get a special viewing opportunity along ...

The incredibly ambitious Red Sea Project is part of an ongoing effort to transform Saudi Arabia into a world-leading tourist destination and has resulted in plans for luxury resorts and an airport.