Science & the Sea

In the prehistoric seas lived a squid-like creature whose fossilized shells are prized by collectors - and they offer clues...

In the dark ocean at night some unique organisms have the incredible ability to light up the inky waters with...

Visit most any coral reef in shallow tropical waters and you will likely see colorful parrotfish gliding by, busily grazing...

Technically, fish are cold-blooded animals, and their body temperatures are at the mercy of the water around them. But some...

When you’re lying on a soft, smooth sandy beach, it can feel like the most tranquil place on Earth. But...

On their own, groupers and moray eels are two fearsome coral reef predators. Groupers feed by gulping down prey in...

Many things make marine iguanas unique. After all, they are the world’s only sea-going lizards. But perhaps their most amazing...

Think of nature’s great migrations and you might imagine birds flying over continents or antelope crossing the African plains. But...

A stretch of snow-covered ice surrounded by Arctic waters might seem like an inhospitable place. But for “ice seals,” these...

Countless illustrations and museum displays depict the battle between two of the ocean’s most fearsome predators, the sperm whale and...