The Latest Breaking News from Ocean

Two miles below the ocean surface off Monterey, California, warm water percolates from the seafloor at the base of an underwater mountain. It’s a magical place, especially if you’re an octopus.

Scientists hope the barnacles can lead to a breakthrough. 

Japanese officials plan to start discharging treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday

Reefs in one part of the Pacific Ocean have likely adjusted to higher ocean temperatures.

A planned offshore wind farm moved a step closer to construction Tuesday with the Department of the Interior announcing it has approved the project

Japanese officials plan to start releasing treated but still slightly radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean as early as Thursday, 12 years after a massive earthquake and tsunami caused the meltdowns of three of its reactors and the continuing leakage of cooling…

The see-through cephalopod was spotted by researchers exploring the deep sea surrounding Alaska's Aleutian Islands.

Unprecedented ocean temperatures are triggering mass coral bleaching events across the world. This year, the world’s third largest barrier reef, in Florida, is already being hit hard.

The top 12 from each of the categories from this year's competition have been announced