It is a remarkable trait of ours that we are drawn toward what is distant and luminous yet avert our gaze from what is near and dark. Our eyes lift to the heavens, tracing the arc of satellites and ...

Scientists discovered a new deep-sea coral named Iridogorgia chewbacca, its shaggy branches resembling the iconic Wookiee from Star Wars.

No matter where you go on the planet, life seems to find a way to survive, even six miles below the surface of the ocean without any sunlight.

Explore 10 incredible animals with the longest lifespans, including sharks, tortoises, and clams that can live for centuries.

A new deep-sea coral species in the tropical western Pacific that resembles a highly recognizable character from Star Wars has been discovered and named by a team of researchers including an expert ...

About 300 miles (480 kilometers) southeast of Tokyo, a crewed submersible peered at a ledge of volcanic rock and spotted something unusual. A limpet with a thin, bluish shell sat on the rock at a ...

With more than 60 countries on board, the new international law will soon enter into force, ushering in the world’s first framework to conserve biodiversity across two-thirds of the ocean.

A fascinating dive into how deep the ocean really is, exploring the mysteries, creatures, and extreme depths of Earth’s waters.

While it’s not helping fly the Millennium Falcon, marine biologists have discovered a new type of deep-sea coral in the western Pacific Ocean that bears a striking similarity to a certain beloved Star ...

Bob Ballard is still exploring the ocean seafloor 40 years after discovering the Titanic’s final resting place in the Atlantic.