Science & the Sea

On coral reefs around the world, scientists and divers alike watch for an amazing yearly phenomenon – a night when...

Fossils of prehistoric sea creatures aren’t just remarkable for their massive size and fearsome looks – they also give scientists...

Texas may be famous for its beautiful wildflowers, but how many Texans know about the amazing "flower gardens" hidden off...

In oceans across the world, fishing boats sometimes pull up their lines to find an unlucky catch: seabirds. Seabirds, such...

On some late spring nights, the beaches of southern California come alive with “the silver tide” – hundreds of small,...

There’s a reason why an octopus always draws a crowd at aquariums – this eight-armed creature is considered one of...

Ocean waves are a powerful force – and a potential source of renewable energy. Engineers have been working on devices...

People have been raising marine animals for food for hundreds of years – a process called aquaculture. But as the...

When we think of the world’s biggest repositories of trash, we usually picture vast landfills. But thanks to the nature...

Imagine living in a place where crashing waves pound against jagged rocks, the blazing sun bakes the ground, and predators...