Ocean
USS Herring’s final resting place confirmed 82 years after being lost in WWII
Herring and her 83 crew were presumed lost after failing to report to Midway on July 13, 1944. She was stricken from the Navy Register four months later.
Famed Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil dies of injuries sustained from Israeli strike
Sydney reopens Coogee Beach under heavy patrols after woman critically injured in shark attack
WATCH: Norway recovers Chinese porcelain, European-made goods from 18th-century shipwreck
Israel must protect its two sea wonders - opinion
With plastic, microplastic and shipping pollution, deep sea mining and plans for pipelines to Europe, action needs to be taken to ensure that human activity is done responsibly.
Red Sea is younger, smaller version of Atlantic Ocean - Saudi study
Geologists have long argued about the structure of the Red Sea. Saudi Arabian geologists now insist it is a fully developed ocean.
Oldest known Ichthyosaur remains discovered in Arctic
Scientists discovered the oldest known Ichthyosaur remains. The paleontological find is changing how scientists see the emergence of the species as a whole.
Plastic in Earth's oceans could triple by 2040, research warns
Experts said the study showed that the level of marine plastic pollution in the oceans has been underestimated.
Ancient Norse texts may have described rare whale feeding method
The feeding method of the Norse hafgufa monster is similar to the feeding method recorded in a video of a whale in 2011.
'Mermaid' mummy worshipped in Japan found to be a doll with fish parts
The mummified "mermaid," worshipped for the last 40 years, was found to have been a man-made creation from the late 1800s.
Noise from deep-sea mining may disrupt whale song, study finds
A study found man-made noise could increase the risk of mother whales being separated from their calves since their normal vocalizations are quiet.
Australia denies permission for coal mine near Great Barrier Reef
The world's biggest coral reef is already suffering from the impact of climate change and the risk of further pollution would be too great.
Sea butterflies spotted in Eilat for first time in 29 years
Sea butterflies are not known to sting or harm humans.
16-year-old killed by shark in Australia
The victim reportedly jumped in the water to swim with a pod of dolphins when she was bitten by a shark.
