Barrels of toxic DDT discovered off the coast of California
David Valentine, a marine scientist at the University of California, has discovered barrels of DDT on the ocean...
Sea level rise creates "ghost forests" along the Atlantic coast
Sea level rise is killing forests in protected areas on the eastern U.S. coast, according to a recent report....
UK launches world's largest ocean monitoring system
The U.K. government, under the Blue Belt program, has announced its plan to install underwater camera...
Tidal turbines power electric vehicles on Scotland's Yell Island
As countries around the world increasingly embrace electric vehicles, charging is top of mind. In Scotland, the...
Glowing sharks found near New Zealand
Scientists have found three glow-in-the-dark sharks off the coast of New Zealand. The kitefin shark, blackbelly...
30 new marine species found in Galapagos' deep seas
The Galapagos Islands are famous for several endemic species that evolved to fit the exact niche required...
Atlantic has 10 times the microplastics previously thought
We knew it was bad. But a new study of plastic in the Atlantic Ocean reveals the pollution problem is...
Scientists discover "pristine" fresh air in a unique location
It is difficult to think of a place on Earth where the air has yet to be contaminated by human activity. From metropolises...
Help NASA save endangered coral with a new gaming app
NASA is calling citizen scientists of all ages to help map endangered coral — while sheltering in place. Instead...
The Haeckels Victorian-style bathing machine has a sauna inside
Is there anything better than self-care by the sea? UK-based skincare brand Haeckels is on a mission to reintroduce...
Pacific heat wave threatens coral reefs in Hawaii and other regions
Researchers predict a major marine heat wave in the Pacific Ocean could prove disastrous to the fragile coral reefs...
As ocean temperatures rise, so does mercury exposure in seafood
In case there weren’t already enough reasons to limit global warming to less than 1.5 degrees Celsius, a new...
Athlete and activist runs across the US to raise awareness of plastic pollution
Sam Bencheghib, a 22-year-old athlete and environmental activist, has kicked off his effort to become the first...
Small cruise line treats the whole world as one ocean
Cruising between ports in Canada’s Maritime Provinces, the passengers and crew gather in a bar for the fundraising...
Free at last: Canada passes Act to prohibit dolphin and whale captivity
This week, Canada’s parliament passed a long awaited Act that will prohibits whales, dolphins and porpoises from...
