The Latest Breaking News from Ocean

In the hunt for minerals needed in electric car batteries, some companies are turning to the deep sea. But mining this ecosystem could threaten its very existence.

Sparkling Lake Tahoe may appear pristine, but its blue surface waters contain microplastic concentrations higher than those observed in ocean gyres — systems of ocean currents notorious for accumulating plastic waste — according to new research.

Tens of millions of people under heat warnings as high temperatures illustrate perils of warming climate.

The water off South Florida is over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) in mid-July, and scientists are already seeing signs of coral bleaching off Central and South America. Particularly concerning is how early in the summer we are seeing these high ocean temperatures. If the extreme heat persists, it could…

The Gilgo Beach serial killer targeted sex workers and dumped their bodies along the remote beaches on Ocean Parkway in Long Island

Other countries, including China, have threatened to further restrict Japanese imports if the Fukushima wastewater discharge goes ahead

Atlantic Ocean's quiet spell may end as disturbance in central Atlantic could become tropical

Research reveals rising number of heatwaves killing off fish, corals, and kelp, with implications for climate and economy.

The oceans remain vast and inscrutable. While technology has revolutionized our capacity to track threats to biodiversity on land, our understanding of the status of marine biodiversity remains fragmented and biased toward economically high-valued species.