Some paleontologists think that fossils recovered from Antarctica are evidence of birds similar to modern geese and ducks ...

Dungeness crab, Pacific herring, and red abalone are among the marine species most vulnerable to the changing climate's effect on California's coastal waters, a new study finds. The team seeks to help ...

A s they transport us to underwater landscapes, aquariums provide a soothing experience for visitors. The dark rooms, illuminated by soft light emanating from the tanks, display a ...

In late October, a peculiar sight caught the attention of wildlife enthusiasts and scientists alike: several orcas were ...

Rangiroa is a laid-back island paradise full of underwater wonders, including abundant sharks. It's the largest coral atoll ...

Scientists have been left baffled after discovering something vast and radioactive lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean ...

In a historic decision, The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)—one of five global tuna regional ...

Northern elephant seals may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the open ocean’s twilight zone (~200 – 1,000 meters deep). According to a new study, these deep-diving creatures can help estimate ...

Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa recently discovered that many species of fungi isolated from Hawai‘i’s ...

Benefits that whales bring extend far beyond the ocean – they help us, humans, too. Coastal communities around the world rely on healthy oceans for food and livelihoods to support their families.