Mars’s influence on Earth could be causing ‘giant whirlpools’ in the deep ocean
Mars’s influence on Earth may be greater than we thought. In fact, the Red Planet, located over 140 million miles away from Earth, could actually …
Mars’s influence on Earth may be greater than we thought. In fact, the Red Planet, located over 140 million miles away from Earth, could actually …
Deep sea mining could pose a danger to local jellyfish populations, a new study suggests. The first-of-its-kind study was conducted by researchers and marine ecologists …
We’ve seen Sharknado and we’ve seen the Cocaine Bear, but now it looks like we may be gearing up for an insane sequel: cocaine sharks. …
The color of the ocean is changing, and it isn’t a good thing. According to a new study published in the journal Nature, color changes …
You might think of Earth as a perfectly shaped sphere, especially when you look at the planet’s profile from beyond its atmosphere. Every picture we’ve …
The bottom of the ocean experiences heatwaves, too. That might seem like common sense, but until recently, scientists weren’t aware that ocean heatwaves spread across …
A group of researchers in Portugal discovered the largest fish ever found back in 2019. The giant sunfish, which weighed over 6,000 pounds, was dead, …
Earth’s oceans are absolutely terrifying, especially when you stop to think about how unexplored it is and how little we know about the creatures that …
Engineers with MIT have created a wireless, battery-free underwater camera that can operate autonomously for long periods of time. The device, which the engineers detailed …
Scientists have discovered a new bizarre underwater creature that looks like a pile of blue goo. The scientists, part of the NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer team, …
Reports of tiny and aggressive isopods have been surfacing in Southern California. The “mini-shark” isopods, known officially as Excirolana chiltoni, or water-line isopods, have reportedly …
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a terrifying zombie worm that lives at the bottom of the deep sea. The worm, officially called Osedax, was …
If you’ve wondered how dolphins eat, you aren’t alone. This month, a new study published in PLOS aims to figure out just that. And to …
A group of scientists recently trapped a massive isopod in the deep sea off the coast of Mexico. These isopods became famous during observations in …
The Chirodectes maculatus jellyfish is elusive. So far, there have only been two documented sightings of this particular jellyfish. Now, a group of divers from …
A new video captured in the mesopelagic zone finally shows scientists how giant squids stalk and attack their prey in the deep ocean. The video …
Nautilus Live, the same folks behind the video captured of a shape-shifting jellyfish in 2019, has released a new video. In the new video, the …
The European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) announced the discovery of an ancient Greek shipwreck. The shipwreck is full of treasures that date back to …
Every year, around this time, around two-thirds of the world’s beluga whales migrate to southern Canadian waters. Normally, following this kind of yearly migration would …
There’s an underwater lake that kills almost anything that enters it. The lake is located in the Gulf of Mexico and is called the Jacuzzi …
Scientists have identified a terrifying new species of hairy crab. The crab was first discovered by a family in Australia. It has since been identified …
You’ve probably heard of Sharknado, but have you heard of a Sharkcano? The Kavachi volcano in the Solomon Islands is an underwater volcano that was …
Scientists discovered a spectacular geological feature in an unexplored part of the Pacific Ocean. The feature was so intriguing, that some declared it looked like …
Most of us have grown up with advisements to wear sunscreen when going out on the beach. Now, though, scientists are scratching their heads and …
Sometimes science likes to remind us of just how terrifying life can be. The latest reminder comes in the form of new footage captured by …
A new video from the Schmidt Ocean Institute gives us a closer look at a beautiful underwater world that you need to see for yourself. …
New research suggests that the deepest reaches of Earth’s oceans are being contaminated by mercury created by human activity. The mercury is likely being soaked …