ORLANDO, Fla. – Simulated moonlight. Perfect temperatures. A hum of bubbling saltwater. A team of marine biologists had done everything they could to set the stage for something akin to a romantic ...

These newly discovered reefs are potentially of global significance." Researchers stunned after uncovering 'significant' deep ...

By Liz Kimbrough A transparent goby fish drifted through the darkness, its skeleton visible through paper-thin skin. Nearby, ...

Discover the top six most important decomposers in the ocean and their vital role in breaking down organic matter and ...

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A recent Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition off the coast of Uruguay discovered at least 30 suspected new species and explored a sunken warship. By Popular Science Team Published Oct 4, 2025 10:00 AM ...

Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, are among the most biologically diverse and ecologically important ecosystems on Earth. Despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, they ...

Australian sea lions wearing video cameras showed scientists a whole new world on the ocean floor. The footage revealed surprisingly diverse habitats like sponge gardens, coral reefs, and kelp reefs.

Almost one decade of recorded data retrieved from deep coral reef dives reveals some of the first evidence of that climate ...

Learn how Hawaii’s honu went from hunted staple to protected icon and what this sea turtle represents to the islands today.