oceans

Taiji, Japan Is A Little Town With A Big Dirty Secret

The dolphins that are captured for a life in captivity in a marine park actually have it better than any of those left behind.

By Katie Serena • May 18, 2018

Taiji, Japan Is A Little Town With A Big Dirty Secret

The dolphins that are captured for a life in captivity in a marine park actually have it better than any of those left behind.

By Katie Serena • May 18, 2018

New Scientific Theory For Origin Of Octopuses: They’re Aliens

Octopuses are weird looking. But that's not the only reason these 33 scientists believe they came from outer space.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 17, 2018

Science News

New Scientific Theory For Origin Of Octopuses: They’re Aliens

Octopuses are weird looking. But that's not the only reason these 33 scientists believe they came from outer space.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 17, 2018

A Giant Hairy-Looking Mystery Creature Washed Ashore In The Philippines — And It Smells Awful

The unidentifiable blob-like animal is likely a decomposing sea creature, but some locals see it as a bad sign of things to come.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 15, 2018

Weird News

A Giant Hairy-Looking Mystery Creature Washed Ashore In The Philippines — And It Smells Awful

The unidentifiable blob-like animal is likely a decomposing sea creature, but some locals see it as a bad sign of things to come.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 15, 2018

“Heaven Shakers”: The Japanese Kamikaze Torpedoes Of WWII

The Kaiten was not only a weapon of destruction but a symbol of the strength of the Japanese pilots' spirit.

By Wyatt Redd • May 11, 2018

“Heaven Shakers”: The Japanese Kamikaze Torpedoes Of WWII

The Kaiten was not only a weapon of destruction but a symbol of the strength of the Japanese pilots' spirit.

By Wyatt Redd • May 11, 2018

Ancient Baleen Whales Were More Fearsome Than Their Modern-Day Relatives, New Study Shows

Based on a 34-million-year-old skull, researchers have discovered that those gentle baleen whales likely used to be much more predatory.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

Science News

Ancient Baleen Whales Were More Fearsome Than Their Modern-Day Relatives, New Study Shows

Based on a 34-million-year-old skull, researchers have discovered that those gentle baleen whales likely used to be much more predatory.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

The Astounding Mimic Octopus – Impersonator Extraordinaire Of The Deep Sea

The mimic octopus is one of the smartest and most adaptable creatures in the ocean.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 4, 2018

The Astounding Mimic Octopus – Impersonator Extraordinaire Of The Deep Sea

The mimic octopus is one of the smartest and most adaptable creatures in the ocean.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 4, 2018

The Incredible Story Of José Salvador Alvarenga — Who Survived 438 Days Adrift In The Pacific

With just a few basic supplies and an empty ice chest, Jose Alvarenga survived for over a year at sea by himself.

By Katie Serena • Apr 26, 2018

The Incredible Story Of José Salvador Alvarenga — Who Survived 438 Days Adrift In The Pacific

With just a few basic supplies and an empty ice chest, Jose Alvarenga survived for over a year at sea by himself.

By Katie Serena • April 26, 2018

A Washed Up Sperm Whale Had 64 Pounds Of Plastic In Its Stomach

The garbage ingested by this whale clogged its digestive system and caused it rupture.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 12, 2018

News

A Washed Up Sperm Whale Had 64 Pounds Of Plastic In Its Stomach

The garbage ingested by this whale clogged its digestive system and caused it rupture.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 12, 2018

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Now Three Times The Size Of France

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now 16 times larger than previously expected, making it roughly three times the size of France.

By Katie Serena • Mar 23, 2018

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Now Three Times The Size Of France

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now 16 times larger than previously expected, making it roughly three times the size of France.

By Katie Serena • March 23, 2018

USS Lexington Finally Found After 76 Years

The USS Lexington was sunk during a battle with the Japanse Navy during WWII. Now, after missing for 76 years, a team of explorers has discovered it.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 6, 2018

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USS Lexington Finally Found After 76 Years

The USS Lexington was sunk during a battle with the Japanse Navy during WWII. Now, after missing for 76 years, a team of explorers has discovered it.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 6, 2018