oceans

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

World’s Oldest Known Message In A Bottle Found

The bottle was picked up by a couple who thought it would look nice on their bookshelf.

By Katie Serena • Mar 6, 2018

World’s Oldest Known Message In A Bottle Found

The bottle was picked up by a couple who thought it would look nice on their bookshelf.

By Katie Serena • March 6, 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 • 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