oceans

The Mysterious Case Of Manfred Fritz Bajorat, The Mummified German Sailor

When fishermen found Manfred Fritz Bajorat inside his yacht as it was drifting in the Philippine Sea in 2016, his body was completely mummified right in the very spot where he died.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 20, 2026

The Mysterious Case Of Manfred Fritz Bajorat, The Mummified German Sailor

When fishermen found Manfred Fritz Bajorat inside his yacht as it was drifting in the Philippine Sea in 2016, his body was completely mummified right in the very spot where he died.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 20, 2026

The First-Ever Shipwrecks Linked To The Real Pirates Of The Caribbean Have Been Found In The Bahamas

For the first time ever, divers gained permission to explore Nassau Harbour, allowing them to uncover wrecks and artifacts linked to the real pirates of the Caribbean — including everything from cannons to musket balls to more than 100 tobacco pipes.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 11, 2026

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The First-Ever Shipwrecks Linked To The Real Pirates Of The Caribbean Have Been Found In The Bahamas

For the first time ever, divers gained permission to explore Nassau Harbour, allowing them to uncover wrecks and artifacts linked to the real pirates of the Caribbean — including everything from cannons to musket balls to more than 100 tobacco pipes.

By Ella Spitz • June 11, 2026

What Life Is Like For The Sea-Faring Bajau People Who Live On The Waters Of The South Pacific

Sometimes referred to as "Sea Nomads," the Bajau people traditionally live on houseboats or in stilted huts above the water — and spend up to eight hours a day fishing and diving.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 10, 2026

What Life Is Like For The Sea-Faring Bajau People Who Live On The Waters Of The South Pacific

Sometimes referred to as "Sea Nomads," the Bajau people traditionally live on houseboats or in stilted huts above the water — and spend up to eight hours a day fishing and diving.

By Kara Goldfarb • June 10, 2026

7 Real-Life Sea Animals That Look Like H.P. Lovecraft Creations

Discover some of the ocean's weirdest creatures, from the parasitic anglerfish to the ogreish goblin shark — indeed, you'll be glad that these scary ocean animals don't live on land.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 8, 2026

7 Real-Life Sea Animals That Look Like H.P. Lovecraft Creations

Discover some of the ocean's weirdest creatures, from the parasitic anglerfish to the ogreish goblin shark — indeed, you'll be glad that these scary ocean animals don't live on land.

By Natasha Ishak • June 8, 2026

Kate Phillips, The Titanic Survivor Whose Story Of Love Aboard The Doomed Ship May Have Helped Inspire The Classic 1997 Film

Kate Phillips' lover Henry Morley perished in the sinking of the Titanic, but not before he gave her a sapphire necklace as a token of their love.

By Andrew Milne • Jun 2, 2026

Kate Phillips, The Titanic Survivor Whose Story Of Love Aboard The Doomed Ship May Have Helped Inspire The Classic 1997 Film

Kate Phillips' lover Henry Morley perished in the sinking of the Titanic, but not before he gave her a sapphire necklace as a token of their love.

By Andrew Milne • June 2, 2026

The ‘T. Rex Of The Ocean’: Scientists Just Identified A Predator The Size Of A Bus That Ruled Earth’s Seas 80 Million Years Ago

Twice the length of today's largest great white sharks, Tylosaurus rex could reach up to 43 feet long — making it even bigger than Tyrannosaurus rex.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2026

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The ‘T. Rex Of The Ocean’: Scientists Just Identified A Predator The Size Of A Bus That Ruled Earth’s Seas 80 Million Years Ago

Twice the length of today's largest great white sharks, Tylosaurus rex could reach up to 43 feet long — making it even bigger than Tyrannosaurus rex.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2026

Researchers Just Identified Four Sailors Who Perished In The Arctic During The Doomed Franklin Expedition

Scientists used DNA from living descendants to identify the bodies of Franklin expedition crewmen William Orren, David Young, John Bridgens, and Harry Peglar.

By Cara Johnson • May 21, 2026

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Researchers Just Identified Four Sailors Who Perished In The Arctic During The Doomed Franklin Expedition

Scientists used DNA from living descendants to identify the bodies of Franklin expedition crewmen William Orren, David Young, John Bridgens, and Harry Peglar.

By Cara Johnson • May 21, 2026

The SS United States Was Once History’s Fastest Ocean Liner. It’s About To Become The World’s Largest Artificial Reef

The SS United States once broke speed records, but it will soon have a new home on the seafloor off the coast of Florida.

By Braden Bjella • May 14, 2026

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The SS United States Was Once History’s Fastest Ocean Liner. It’s About To Become The World’s Largest Artificial Reef

The SS United States once broke speed records, but it will soon have a new home on the seafloor off the coast of Florida.

By Braden Bjella • May 14, 2026

A New Jersey Man Said He Swam To Point Nemo, The Most Remote Place On The Planet. Then, He Disappeared

A content creator named Zack Fairhurst claims to have swum more than a thousand miles to reach Point Nemo, also known as the most remote location on Earth.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 12, 2026

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A New Jersey Man Said He Swam To Point Nemo, The Most Remote Place On The Planet. Then, He Disappeared

A content creator named Zack Fairhurst claims to have swum more than a thousand miles to reach Point Nemo, also known as the most remote location on Earth.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 12, 2026

Scientists Just Identified A 60-Foot Octopus With Bone-Crushing Jaws That Ruled The Seas During The Cretaceous

Nanaimoteuthis haggarti inhabited the oceans near present-day Japan and western Canada until about 72 million years ago, and measured up to 62 feet long — as large as most megalodons.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2026

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Scientists Just Identified A 60-Foot Octopus With Bone-Crushing Jaws That Ruled The Seas During The Cretaceous

Nanaimoteuthis haggarti inhabited the oceans near present-day Japan and western Canada until about 72 million years ago, and measured up to 62 feet long — as large as most megalodons.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2026

Did The Titanic Skip This Common ‘Good Luck Ritual’ Used On Ships?: ‘Doomed Before It Even Left The Dock’

The White Star Line chose not to christen the Titanic with champagne. Their reason for skipping the good luck ritual is not clearly known.

By Madeleine Peck Wagner • May 3, 2026

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Did The Titanic Skip This Common ‘Good Luck Ritual’ Used On Ships?: ‘Doomed Before It Even Left The Dock’

The White Star Line chose not to christen the Titanic with champagne. Their reason for skipping the good luck ritual is not clearly known.

By Madeleine Peck Wagner • May 3, 2026

A Life Jacket Worn By A Titanic Survivor Just Sold At Auction For Almost $1 Million

Worn by first class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli, this is the only life jacket used by a Titanic survivor that's ever been sold.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 22, 2026

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A Life Jacket Worn By A Titanic Survivor Just Sold At Auction For Almost $1 Million

Worn by first class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli, this is the only life jacket used by a Titanic survivor that's ever been sold.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 22, 2026