Discover the urgent environmental problem of ocean plastic pollution in this insightful video. Starting with scientific ...

More than 1,550 marine species are currently at risk of extinction. Human activity is wreaking havoc on the state of the oceans around the world -- especially on marine life, according to the ...

Scientists exploring a World War II weapons dumpsite in the Baltic Sea have discovered swarms of sea creatures thriving on the surfaces of long-abandoned explosives thought to be toxic to marine life.

Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.

Despite this, scientific understanding of how Antarctic marine life is responding to this unprecedented warming scenario is ...

"It wasn't an 'Aha' moment per se. It was more of an 'Oh my God' moment," study co-author Justin L. Penn said of the alarming findings Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE.

The oceans are losing their light – and with it, possibly their life. A new study reveals more than 20% of the Earth's oceans, an area larger than Asia, has darkened over the last two decades. These ...

Oceans around the globe have become darker over the last two decades, leaving researchers fearful for their marine inhabitants, according to a new study. Professor Thomas Davies of the University of ...

In 1906, Lewis Nixon invented the first sonar-type listening device to detect icebergs. Years later, Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR) became a staple in naval military warfare for its ability to ...

Sunscreen is essential in protecting humans from UV rays that can lead to skin cancer and other issues. But while it's proven to save people, in many cases, it's also killing coral reefs. Now, new ...

The incredibly ambitious Red Sea Project is part of an ongoing effort to transform Saudi Arabia into a world-leading tourist destination and has resulted in plans for luxury resorts and an airport.

Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure at the University of Louisville. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in higher education, Genevieve ...