EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets
Plastic can end up in the environment by many channels. Improper waste management can cause single-use plastics like…
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Blackwater divers plunge into the ocean in the dark of night and photograph what they illuminate with flashlights…
Marine heatwaves disrupt crucial carbon storage processes in the ocean, new study finds
ADVERTISEMENT Marine heatwaves can have a hidden impact on microscopic organisms in the ocean, a new study reveals.…
Southern Ocean Secrets from the Last Ice Age
Off the coast of Antarctica, the sea ice retreated toward the southernmost continent and, like a bottle cap…
Cassini Detects Organic Molecules in Freshly Ejected Ice Grains from Enceladus’ Ocean
Saturn’s moon Enceladus continuously ejects a plume of ice grains and gases originating from its subsurface ocean via…
Zaha Hadid Architects Develop 3D-Printed Habitats to Support Marine Ecosystem Restoration
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Photographer’s Enchanting Images Capture the Ocean’s Hidden Poetry
French photographer Ben Thouard has built an acclaimed career by capturing water’s power and poetry. His stunning images…
Sharks are losing their bite and here’s why it should really worry you
Our oceans are changing fast – and not for the better. As global temperatures rise and ecosystems shift,…
‘Jaws’ inspired scientists. Here’s what to know about sharks.
‘Jaws’ is often credited as an inspiration for generations of marine biologists fascinated by sharks. The movie returns…
How long do hermit crabs live? The answer may surprise you.
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Fragility, Beauty, and Urgency Characterize Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 — Colossal
The finalists of this year’s Ocean Photographer of the Year competition (previously) have really blown it out of…