15 breathtaking images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 awards
A playful sea lion. An elegant shark. A mother whale. And a few thirsty camels. The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 ...
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The Pacific diving paradise of Palau wants travelers to explore its cultural depths, too
Palau, a tiny island nation in Micronesia, is famous for its mushroom-shaped Rock Islands and spectacular diving. There are ...
As biodiversity declines, researchers race to name millions of species unknown to science
In 2023, scientists discovered thousands of unknown life forms in the Pacific Ocean. The discovery highlighted an unsettling ...
Marine engineers: Five species that shape underwater ecosystems
Among the myriad creatures that populate our ocean, some stand out as having an outsized impact on the marine ...
Strange discovery inside cases pulled 8km from below the ocean floor
The contents of three large metal cases have changed our understanding of life under the ocean. Inside were vials of sediment hauled up from a record 8km below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
Mobulas, an Aquatic Wonder of the Gulf of California, Are Disappearing
Conservationists are determined to protect the magnificent rays of the Pacific—whether that’s tracking them with acoustic ...
San Diego photographer dives into danger to capture photos in Black's Beach waves
San Diego photographer Blair Austin is making waves with his unique underwater photography at Black's Beach.
Sea sentinels: Meet the marine mammals that call South-east Asia’s waters home
It is concerning if they die off as it means the sea – which we rely on for many things – is no longer healthy, says an ...
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This Glow-In-The-Dark Shark Is Real, But That's Not The Only Trick Up Its Sleeve
Swell sharks glow in the dark, but these animals have another impressive trick that's how they got their name.