Picture a home so beautiful it looks like it’s made of glass—delicate, intricate, shimmering. Now imagine discovering that ...

Deep sea expedition off Caribbean islands captured images of unique corals sponges fish species never before documented ...

Researchers from the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment helped lead the charge of underwater ...

Scientists found worms living inside a glass sponge castle - and that's just one of 38 new species.

For deep-sea scientific expeditions, China has three manned submersibles — the Jiaolong, or Sea Dragon, the Shenhai Yongshi, or Deep-Sea Warrior, and the Fendouzhe, or Striver.

A new wave of ocean exploration is captivating Argentina, and it’s happening live. Since July 22, a joint mission between CONICET and the California‑based Schmidt Ocean Institute has been streaming ...

When we dream of landscapes, we might imagine rolling valleys or rugged mountains. But there is a whole landscape hidden from human view: the secret world of the seafloor.

Far below the reach of sunlight, the deep ocean is stitched together by pockets of warmth and chemistry that function like underwater cities. Scientists have spent decades tracing these hidden oases, ...

Scientists recorded the first shark in Antarctic waters when a sleeper shark passed a deep-sea camera in near-freezing darkness.

You may be hearing a lot lately about critical minerals and rare earth elements. These natural materials are essential to industry and modern technology – everything from cellphones to fighter jets.

Norway has a reputation for environmental leadership, from championing international biodiversity policies to its wilderness protection and ambitious biodiversity regulations. An international ...