oceans

Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings

We know all about the Little Mermaid and Homer’s sirens. However, as these famed explorers tell us, mermaid sightings aren't just relegated to works of fiction.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 25, 2018

Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings

We know all about the Little Mermaid and Homer’s sirens. However, as these famed explorers tell us, mermaid sightings aren't just relegated to works of fiction.

By Gina Dimuro • February 25, 2018

The 18 Weirdest Items To Ever Wash Up On The Beach

The ocean has always been full of weird marine life. But how do you explain robot arms and disembodied feet?

By All That's Interesting • Feb 1, 2018

The 18 Weirdest Items To Ever Wash Up On The Beach

The ocean has always been full of weird marine life. But how do you explain robot arms and disembodied feet?

By All That's Interesting • February 1, 2018

30 Photos Of Weird Creatures Pulled Up By Unsuspecting Deep-Sea Fishermen

From ghost sharks to bearded sea devils, Roman Fedortsov has photographed some of the craziest deep-sea creatures you'll ever see.

By John Kuroski • Jan 25, 2018

30 Photos Of Weird Creatures Pulled Up By Unsuspecting Deep-Sea Fishermen

From ghost sharks to bearded sea devils, Roman Fedortsov has photographed some of the craziest deep-sea creatures you'll ever see.

By John Kuroski • January 25, 2018

17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each

From the Roch Ness Monster to the Tasmanian Globster, the ocean has put out some downright terrifying creatures.

By Katie Serena • Jan 22, 2018

17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each

From the Roch Ness Monster to the Tasmanian Globster, the ocean has put out some downright terrifying creatures.

By Katie Serena • January 22, 2018

World’s Largest Underwater Cave Discovered In Mexico

The diving group has been studying the cave system for over 20 years.

By Katie Serena • Jan 17, 2018

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World’s Largest Underwater Cave Discovered In Mexico

The diving group has been studying the cave system for over 20 years.

By Katie Serena • January 17, 2018

20 Incredible Photos Of Life Deep In The Gulf Of Mexico

The 23-day exploration by NOAA set out to discover more about the previously-unknown habitat at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, and the marine life that calls it home.

By Katie Serena • Jan 16, 2018

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20 Incredible Photos Of Life Deep In The Gulf Of Mexico

The 23-day exploration by NOAA set out to discover more about the previously-unknown habitat at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, and the marine life that calls it home.

By Katie Serena • January 16, 2018

A Nazi Submarine Once Sank Because Its Toilet Malfunctioned

Rather than keeping their waste on the submarine in septic tanks, German engineers devised a method for the U-1206 to discharge waste directly into the water.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jan 4, 2018

A Nazi Submarine Once Sank Because Its Toilet Malfunctioned

Rather than keeping their waste on the submarine in septic tanks, German engineers devised a method for the U-1206 to discharge waste directly into the water.

By Aimee Lamoureux • January 4, 2018

The Salema Porgy Is The Fish That Can Give You LSD-Like Trips

The Salema Porgy, a small generic golden striped fish, is known as "the fish that makes dreams."

By All That's Interesting • Jan 4, 2018

The Salema Porgy Is The Fish That Can Give You LSD-Like Trips

The Salema Porgy, a small generic golden striped fish, is known as "the fish that makes dreams."

By All That's Interesting • January 4, 2018

How The C.I.A.’s Project Azorian Attempted To Steal The Soviet K-129 Nuclear Submarine

Discover the unbelievable story of Project Azorian, the CIA's Cold War effort to steal the K-129 nuclear submarine that the Soviets had lost.

By John Kuroski • Nov 30, 2017

How The C.I.A.’s Project Azorian Attempted To Steal The Soviet K-129 Nuclear Submarine

Discover the unbelievable story of Project Azorian, the CIA's Cold War effort to steal the K-129 nuclear submarine that the Soviets had lost.

By John Kuroski • November 30, 2017

Scientists Find The World’s Deepest Fish — And It’s Incredibly Weird

“This is the deepest fish that’s been collected from the ocean floor, and we’re very excited to have an official name.”

By Katie Serena • Nov 29, 2017

Scientists Find The World’s Deepest Fish — And It’s Incredibly Weird

“This is the deepest fish that’s been collected from the ocean floor, and we’re very excited to have an official name.”

By Katie Serena • November 29, 2017

Rare Prehistoric “Living Fossil” Caught By Fishermen

The frilled shark lives between 390 and 4,200 feet below the surface, making live specimens extremely rare to catch.

By Katie Serena • Nov 13, 2017

Rare Prehistoric “Living Fossil” Caught By Fishermen

The frilled shark lives between 390 and 4,200 feet below the surface, making live specimens extremely rare to catch.

By Katie Serena • November 13, 2017

Into The Abyss: 20 Vintage Deep Sea Diving Photos

Venture into the shadowy ocean deep with this gallery of the often bizarre suits that humankind wore in order to first dive below the surface.

By Joel Stice • Sep 18, 2017

Into The Abyss: 20 Vintage Deep Sea Diving Photos

Venture into the shadowy ocean deep with this gallery of the often bizarre suits that humankind wore in order to first dive below the surface.

By Joel Stice • September 18, 2017