Many marine organisms–including sea worms, some jellyfish, sea pickles, and more–can emit ethereal glow through a…
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A new solution proposed for drought-stricken Panama Canal goes around it
As droughts continue to deplete the Panama Canal’s water levels, the maritime trading hub’s operators are…
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Why some clownfish are growing up too quickly
This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems.…
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Sea the beauty of the world’s oceans with these 12 award-worthy photos
The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, but humans have only visited…
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When climate change throws the Pacific off balance, the world’s weather follows
The Pacific Ocean is a juggernaut. It’s the largest ocean on our planet, almost double the…
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Healthy reef soundscapes can help degraded coral reefs grow
Healthy reefs are known as vibrant homes for colorful corals and fish.. As with any bustling…
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How citizen scientists are protecting ‘glass eels’
The Hudson River used to be among some of the most contaminated rivers in the United…
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New squid alert! 100+ species discovered off the coast of New Zealand
The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean basin on the planet. Scientists barely know just…
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Newly discovered deep-sea worm moves like a ‘living magic carpet’
The planet’s deep-sea worms survive and thrive in some pretty inhospitable places. Some are bioluminescent, glowing…
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Orca observed hunting and killing a great white shark by itself for the first time
When their kin aren’t attacking boats and porpoises or monitoring their large adult sons, some pods…
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We finally know how baleen whales make noise
Baleen whales, including today’s blue, humpback, and fin whales rely on sounds to live in their…
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El Niño is back—here’s what that means
This year is going to be pretty unforgettable, and not in a good way. The National…
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