Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. Dec 06, 2024, 01:38pm EST A nautilus caught the eye of researchers on ...

Explorers know that the Earth’s oceans are vast, covering about 71% of the surface of the globe. According to a new study, just 0.001% of the deep seafloor has been visually observed. The deep ocean ...

After a disastrous year for coral reefs in which abnormally high ocean temperatures served a fatal blow to many of the vital underwater ecosystems, researchers have found a glimmer of hope off the ...

LOS ANGELES -- In celebration of World Oceans Day, National Geographic has revealed the trailer for its new six-part series "OceanXplorers." The team, consisting of James Cameron (executive ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This unidentified specimen, at a depth of about 2 miles, as seen in 2023. (NOAA Ocean Exploration) Huzzah! The mystery of an ...

With recent discussions around the ramifications of deep-sea mining, global governments are weighing the pros and cons of ocean-bound resources. Though the risks for marine ecosystems are significant, ...

There is a symmetry between exploration and failure. Without great risk, what would humankind know? Without great failure, how could we profoundly understand nature? So it’s ironic that the expedition ...

Mr. Cousteau is an ocean explorer. On my fourth birthday, my father found me at the bottom of the pool, sharing air supply, or “buddy breathing,” with a family friend; I was having my first scuba ...