When we think of the ocean, what often comes to mind are familiar sights– coral reefs, fishing boats, and waves breaking ...

When vacationers head into the water, they often take a quick look at the ocean floor—and for good reason. In some European ...

In The Biology of Subnautica | Part II, delve deeper into the alien ecosystems of Planet 4546B, examining the complex interdependencies and survival strategies of its marine life. This installment ...

Tiny ocean zooplankton play a massive role in trapping carbon deep below the surface, offering a hidden buffer against ...

Scientists on a research expedition in the Southern Ocean captured the first footage of a living Gonatus antarcticus squid. The colorful, three-foot squid species was only known to scientists ...

Mud is messy. For some, it's a plaything. To many, it can mean real hardship. Mud, though, is often overlooked, particularly when it lies out of sight. Deep down at the bottom of the sea, it is ...

The average whale shark measures about 30 feet long, with a mouth stretching nearly 5-feet across. The largest whale sharks ...

Could so-called blue carbon be key to resolving some of Australia’s biggest environmental and cultural challenges?

In the deep seas found at the Earth’s poles, explorers are still finding elusive and mysterious sea creatures. On an expedition in the Southern Ocean, researchers captured stunning video of the ...

The series kicks off this year’s “Sharkfest 2025” for National Geographic that will include more than 25 hours of programming ...