What stands out most about the book I'm carrying under my arm, as I meander through the exhibits at the National Maritime ...

What happens to marine life during a hurricane? Hurricanes can be incredibly damaging to aquatic ecosystems. As a storm "grows larger and more potent, it can generate waves as high as 18.3 meters ...

Oceans and their ecosystems are suffering from tons of plastic pollution that takes decades to degrade.

Satellite data reveals 21% of oceans have darkened, affecting photic zones and marine life. Researchers warn of severe effects on global marine life and ecosystems.

I’m at Pillar Point Harbor, a 40-minute drive from San Francisco, near low tide. And because this is one of the lowest tides this August, the water has drawn back like a curtain to expose an ...

Deep in the ocean, scientists discovered the presence of "dark" oxygen, which is oxygen produced without photosynthesis. Oxygen was previously thought to require light to be produced; the new ...

President Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmental groups say it could harm a fragile ecosystem.

A recent deep-sea expedition has uncovered a previously unknown ecosystem beneath the ocean floor, where communities of animals, including giant tube worms, thrive in the extreme environment below ...

Diseases in the ocean, caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites, can have far-reaching consequences for marine ecosystems. For this reason research has primarily focused on their ecological ...

Measuring the ‘ecosystem services’ that the ocean provides is difficult, but an essential step to understand how best to protect marine ecosystems.

Meanwhile, the marine ecosystem and coastal economy and communities are threatened by warmer seas, ocean acidification and storm surges.

SEATTLE — The Seattle Aquarium's new Ocean Pavilion expansion opened to the public Thursday. The Seattle Aquarium said the Ocean Pavilion is the first project to be completed as part of the ...