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Killer whales target whale sharks in rarely seen hunting strategy

Orcas have been observed launching synchronized attacks hunting whale sharks for the first time.

The incredible fishes that wander oceans with a transparent head

They're some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean.

Octopuses hunt with fish and punch them when they don't contribute

Octopuses are getting more and more interesting with each new study.

Possible First-Ever Sighting of a Great White Shark Birth Stuns Researchers

The finding could provide unprecedented insights into the great white's birthing practices.

This tiny shrimp finds its way back home by "smelling" the ocean

The shrimp can navigate thanks to chemicals produced by other organisms.

Researchers find lost statue on the Titanic — but the ship's iconic bow is collapsing

Even from the bottom of the sea, the Titanic still has a lot to offer.

A 600-year-old coral shows us how the Pacific Ocean has changed since 1370

A single coral in Fiji that is more than 600 years old has recorded how Pacific Ocean temperatures have varied during its long life.

Not the Onion: Scientists find Brazilian sharks on cocaine

Researchers have found cocaine in some Pacific sharpnose sharks.

11 Extraordinary Sharks That Live in Deep Sea Waters

Forget open water sharks. Some of the most interesting sharks on Earth live near the ocean's floor.

Yes, Hurricane Beryl is also linked with climate change

It's exactly the kind of events experts forecast would happen.

Discovering new anti-aging secrets from the world's longest-living vertebrate

Greenland sharks could hold the secret to better cardiovascular health.

The wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's last ship discovered near Canada

The famous Antarctic explorer died onboard the ship in 1922. The Quest later sank in 1962 and was only found recently.

Submarine robots find new deep sea squid species that lays surprisingly big eggs

The deep sea is a magnificently mysterious place.

93 Million Years Ago, Climate Change Turned Sharks into Open-Water Apex Predators

Their ancestors adapted to warming seas, but can the current population do the same?

We finally know why male anglerfish evolved into sex parasites

Sexual parasitism is wild. Here is how it works for anglerfish.

Whales replicate "mythical" behavior described in ancient manuscripts

The technique is thought to have contributed to myths about sea monsters.

Researchers spot five new hydrothermal vents that can help us study alien life

Hydrothermal vents are some of the most interesting geological phenomena on the planet.

Nobody knows what's at the bottom of Taam Ja', the world's deepest blue hole

When discovered, TJBH was believed to be only 30 meters deep. However, in reality, it is deeper than the deepest blue holes on Earth.

Four decades of canned fish are helping researchers write salmon history

It's literally history in a can.

The oceans are getting so hot it's harming octopus vision

The oceans are becoming one big soup.

California's killer whales use ocean canyons for ingenious hunting tactics

Orcas around the world have proven themselves adept hunters, making them the apex sea predators.

New method fully recovers coral reefs destroyed by blast fishing

Sand coated steel frames can help restore coral reefs destroyed by explosives.

How Mars may shape Earth's deep sea currents from 140 million miles away

Astronomy and oceanography collide in surprising research.

Marine biologist relays ocean's cry for help and how we can answer

We all need to care more about the ocean. A marine biologist explains why.

We've never seen a picture of a baby great white shark — until now

Nobody knows where great white sharks give birth and keep their newborns. It looks like we finally have a clue.

Megalo-wrong? Megalodon looked vastly different than we imagined

New research is challenging long-held views about this massive prehistoric shark's body shape.

Dolphins can feel electricity. Here's how they do it

The cute dimples on a dolphin's mouth are not just for show. They help them detect electric fields released by their prey.

Researchers created a genetically modified transparent squid -- and this could be huge for brain research

It's the cutest octopus you'll see... if you can see it.

Color-shifting hogfish can 'see' with its skin

This fish is the chameleon of the seas.

New study shows how extreme fish survive with antifreeze in their blood

These are extraordinary fishes.

When octopuses get cold, they rewire their brains and hijack their RNA

This is a seriously impressive biological ability.

These ancient, jelly-like creatures may have evolved a different type of nervous system

Neurons shouldn't fuse together -- or so we thought.

Meet Icefin, the torpedo robot that studies the Doomsday Glacier from down below

Torpedo-shaped Icefin robot can go to insane depths beneath ice and help us understand what's making the doomsday glacier melt so fast.

A bacterial probiotic can save Florida's dying coral reef

A probiotic cocktail promises to save the only US coral reef barrier. But we need to act fast, if we are really serious about it.

Our plastic problem is only getting worse. At this rate, more than twice as much plastic will enter the oceans by 2040

Plastic ocean debris harms more than just animals.

Sunflower sea stars could heal ocean "deserts"

Urchin barrens are becoming a common problem.

Warm water is eating away the Thwaites glacier in Antarctica

A sneak peek below the "doomsday" glacier yields has both good and bad news.

MIT researchers find new way to extract CO2 from oceans

Researchers discovered a novel ocean greenhouse gas removal technology. Ships, offshore drilling rigs, and aquaculture fish farms could use the approach to purify water.

Killer whale mothers don't stop feeding their full-grown adult sons -- and this is costing them dearly

Even in the wild, sons tend to leech off their mothers.

Unbeknownst to them, Australians are eating endangered sharks

You'd expect the rare animals to threaten Australians. In this case, it's the other way around.

How storytelling can connect children to marine pollution -- and make a difference

A whopping 80% of all marine debris, consists of plastic. We need to start thinking about it differently.

Eco-friendly antifouling silicone paint can save marine life from metal poisoning

Time to use environment friendly coatings on vessels instead of toxic copper paints.

The secret of seagrass and its crucial role in fighting one of the worst effects of climate change

While we focus on the land, the seas are also having a climate reckoning.

You can now watch soothing underwater scenes and help science at the same time

Plunge into the Welsh waters to help researchers understand its underwater inhabitants.

Scientists equip sharks with scientific equipment and send them to study the world’s largest seagrass hotspot in The Bahamas

Instrument-equipped sharks led scientists to a large seagrass ecosystem that can fix more carbon than you can ever imagine.

First evidence shows marine conservation reduces climate change

Marine protected areas are increasingly being promoted as an ocean-based climate solution.

Greenland fish survive sub-zero temperatures by being "chock-full" of antifreeze

The Arctic creatures have some stunning adaptations.

Sea sponges 'sneeze' out their undigested food in this weird but fascinating video

Mesmerizing, if a bit gross.

Weddell seals sacrifice iron from their own bodies to make their pups better divers

Baby Weddell seals inherit diving skills from their mothers.

These are the few videos we've ever seen of giant squids hunting in the depths of the ocean

A completely new research device had to be developed to capture these enigmatic beasts in action.

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