Researchers find fossil of ancient creature with 45 arms
Today’s oceans are full of interesting and bizarre creatures, many of which would seem utterly unfathomable to us if we hadn’t learned of their existence …
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Italy has a coral reef, and researchers only just spotted it
If you want to visit a coral reef, Italy probably isn’t the first place that pops into your head. In fact, it probably doesn’t pop …
Massive alien fish washes ashore in California
It was only a couple of years ago that scientists finally confirmed the existence of a new, huge species of saltwater fish called the Hoodwinker …
Climate change is actually changing the color of the ocean
Climate scientists have long since warned that human activity and pollution is rapidly warming the Earth, and it’s a consensus that we’re at or near …
This ancient Doritos bag is a reminder of how filthy humans are
You probably never spare a thought for your trash once you haul your bin to the curb and it’s whisked away to a magical land dump …
Fleshy, gelatinous blobs are invading the Maine coastline
There are lots of interesting things to see if you stick your head under the ocean waves. There’s neat fish and crabs and, well, a …
Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus gives scientists a show near the ocean floor
Scientists hoping to study creatures that live near the bottom of Earth’s oceans have many difficult hurdles to overcome. You can’t just swim down there …
Behold this adorable baby octopus that lived in human trash
Cleaning up trash is not a glamorous job, and you’d have to imagine that cleaning up ocean trash is no different. Slowly plucking someone else’s …
Scientists discover massive volcano graveyard hidden off the coast of Australia
It’s often said that we know less about what is hiding in Earth’s oceans than we do about what lurks in the depths of space. …
These scientists were so interested in a tiny fish they totally missed a 10-foot shark
Scientists are usually pretty smart folks, but that doesn’t stop them from suffering from tunnel vision every once in a while just like the rest …
Scientists are trying to figure out why sharks keep gathering in the middle of nowhere every single year
Being some of the most dangerous creatures in Earth’s oceans, sharks have been the subject of extensive study for many, many years. Scientists know a …
Robot jellyfish could save the world’s coral reefs
The world’s coral reefs are in dire need of some love. Global warming and ocean temperature spikes have left massive stretches of vital coral reefs …
Shark attack off Massachusetts leaves one dead, scientists searching for answers
An end-of-Summer beach outing turned into a nightmare for beachgoers on Cape Cod this weekend when a 26-year-old swimmer was attacked and killed by a …
These creepy new fish species from the bottom of the ocean will give you nightmares
Most of the Earth is covered in oceans, and yet scientists actually know fairly little about the creatures that live at the most extreme depths. …
This shark species doesn’t mind eating veggies once in a while
Sharks, the fearsome predators of the deep blue sea, are some of the most deadly animals on the planet. Their teeth are made for tearing …
Massive squid washes up on New Zealand beach, and it’s a true sea monster
Sailors used to share tales of “sea monsters” with massive tentacles that could drag an entire ship and its crew down to the ocean depths. …
Scientists built an armed robot to protect coral reefs from invasive lionfish
Lionfish are incredibly eye-catching creatures, and they’re a favorite of salt water aquarium enthusiasts because they just plain look cool. They’re also an incredibly troublesome …
Against all odds, NASA may have actually found a meteorite on the bottom of the ocean
Three days ago, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration teamed up with NASA in the hopes of finding leftover chunks of a meteorite …
Watch live as NASA scientists hunt for meteorites in the Pacific Ocean
NASA loves looking for cool stuff in space, but every once in a while something from space ends up here on Earth. That was the …
New study says mankind has permanently messed up the ocean’s coral reefs
If the ocean’s coral reefs have one arch enemy, it’s definitely humans. We’ve altered the Earth’s climate enough that ocean warming is killing off huge …
That massive garbage patch in the ocean is bigger and grosser than ever
The Great Pacific garbage patch is now bigger than it’s ever been, covering an area that spans 1.6 million square kilometers. That’s up to 16 …
After eluding science for decades, anglerfish have finally been observed mating… and it’s incredibly weird
Anglerfish are one of the more well-known curiosities of the deep. They look incredibly odd compared to the fish we’re used to seeing closer to …
MIT built a robot fish that can explore coral reefs in the name of science
Coral reefs are in big trouble. A combination of climate change and humanity’s inability to clean up after itself has devastated a huge amount of …
Bizarre deep-sea fish can turn its eyes into multi-color flashlights
Life in the deep reaches of the oceans often takes on unusual forms to suit its surroundings. Some species of fish evolve into strange shapes …
Scientists hatch a baby dumbo octopus for the first time, and it’s melting everyone’s hearts
Earth’s oceans are filled with creatures that range from deadly and dangerous to cute and curious. Some are familiar, while others are downright bizarre. The …
Incredibly rare, Pokemon-like fish found to be thriving in new area
The red handfish is one of nature’s real treats. It’s a strange little bottom-dwelling fish that actually prefers to crawl along the sea floor rather …
A massive underwater volcano erupted and scientists almost missed it
Generally speaking, it’s pretty easy to tell when something is going on with a volcano. When a large volcano is about to blow its top …
Melting glaciers aren’t just causing sea levels to rise – they’re causing the ocean floor to sink
As the Earth’s largest chunks of ice continue to get smaller and smaller, sea levels have risen. All that melting ice has to go somewhere, …
Climate change is devastating coral reefs and scientists don’t know if they’ll ever recover
Coral reefs are among the ocean’s most wondrous achievements. Like a massive mega-city made up of microorganisms, these diverse ecosystems provide shelter for many different …
Scientists discover bizarre twin ocean whirlpools capable of transporting sea creatures hundreds of miles
The ocean is filled with creatures that range from eye-catching and adorable to spine-chillingly deadly, but scientists just discovered a bizarre natural phenomenon that might …
