Science & the Sea

If you ever lose your wedding ring on a wet beach, you might want to call on a red knot...

Here's a warning to the millions of plankton in Texas Gulf Coast waters: You're being watched! A specialized instrument called...

Pass by a sea cucumber in a tide pool, and you may hardly notice this lowly, pickle-shaped creature. But try...

When a whale dies and sinks to the ocean floor, it sets in motion a new beginning for deep-sea life....

The Arctic-dwelling narwhal is undoubtedly best known for its long, lance-like tooth. But this curious looking whale also stands out...

Thanks to a clever farming technique, mussel lovers can relish the fact that their favorite shellfish is not only tasty,...

Bull sharks are unique among sharks in their ability to live in freshwater habitats for long periods of time. However,...

Among sharks, great whites are famous for their size, hammerheads for their shape, and makos for their speed. But the...

Most people probably think their encounters with seaweed are limited - being brushed by its slimy blades while swimming in...

Imagine that you were hungry for a meal, and there were plenty of tasty morsels around you… but you had...