A groundbreaking study in the journal Science, has unveiled how deep ocean currents—known as global overturning ...

If you are in a boat at sea at the time of a tsunami warning, you should go out to sea to a safe depth, the Department of ...

Researchers measuring the salinity of the Southern Ocean did find unexpected results, but some online reports got the details ...

Tsunami alerts blanketed the West Coast and Alaska after one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history.

A world-first study led by Museums Victoria Research Institute has revealed that beneath the cold, dark, pressurized world of ...

Some hatchlings may need rehabilitation and taken by boat offshore after being trapped in seaweed, or washing back to the beach with it.

As tourists and San Diegans head to the beach, beneath the surface lies a hidden danger that lifeguards say is responsible for the majority of rescues.

Magellanic penguins use ocean currents and tides to travel efficiently and forage during their long swim home.

“It’s a paradox. The deep sea is highly connected, but also incredibly fragile,” said Dr. O’Hara. “Understanding how life is distributed and moves through this vast environment is essential if we want ...

Features on the ocean floor varied across the regions and were affected by surface activities, influencing the nature and ...

A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia has generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section ...

We often use the terms "sea" and "ocean" interchangeably, especially while referring to large bodies of saltwater. While both ...