Blue, jellyfish-like creatures called Velella velella have been washing up along California’s coast recently, captivating Bay ...

Analysis of the sediment in Belize’s Great Blue Hole shows a concerning trend. Blue holes, the name for collapsed limestone ...

Coastal ecosystems’ carbon-storing power is a double-edged sword but if protected and restored, they could be a vital tool in ...

The earliest lifeforms, cyanobacteria, appeared around 4 billion years ago. These organisms, now known as algae, were among ...

Ancient oceans, which were heavy on iron, interacted differently with light wavelengths, retracting green light into the ...

But while lifeless during that time, the planet was already covered by vast oceans dotted with hydrothermal vent systems that ...

The Saya de Malha Bank is one of the world’s largest seagrass fields and the planet’s most important carbon sinks. It faces incalculable risks that threaten the future of humanity.

A demonstration project to harness energy from ocean waves at the Port of Los Angeles received the go-ahead from the LA ...

During a voyage off the east coast of Africa, researchers collected detailed measurements of massive swirling currents that ...

A pioneering project is connecting young prison inmates with jobs in Europe’s growing marine industries, offering a win-win ...

The ocean plays a vital role in the world’s economy. But it is threatened by climate change and overexploitation. Could the ...

Imagine the world’s oceans with their beautiful blue color. Now, imagine that the same oceans were green. This is the intriguing possibility suggested by new research from Nagoya University in Japan.