Underwater

Turquoise waves crash against rocks, creating frothy white spray in sunlight.

Ocean Acidity Is Rising And It's Turning The Ocean Into One Big Underwater Amplifier

As the ocean absorbs more CO₂, pH drops—and low-frequency sound doesn’t fade like it used to. Borate-driven absorption weakens, so rumbles from ships and storms can travel much farther.

Ocean Acidity Is Rising And It's Turning The Ocean Into One Big Underwater Amplifier

As the ocean absorbs more CO₂, pH drops—and low-frequency sound doesn’t fade like it used to. Borate-driven absorption weakens, so rumbles from ships and storms can travel much farther.

A small, dark figure resembling a fish swims among shimmering blue beads.

These Tiny Ocean Warriors May Hold The Key To Ending Plastic Pollution Forever

Deep in the ocean, unseen armies of bacteria are evolving to dine on the plastic we’ve left behind.

These Tiny Ocean Warriors May Hold The Key To Ending Plastic Pollution Forever

Deep in the ocean, unseen armies of bacteria are evolving to dine on the plastic we’ve left behind.

Millions of Red Crabs Flood Christmas Island in a Fiery March to the Sea

Millions of Red Crabs Flood Christmas Island in a Fiery March to the Sea

Every year, the forests of Christmas Island come alive — and then start to move.

Millions of Red Crabs Flood Christmas Island in a Fiery March to the Sea

Every year, the forests of Christmas Island come alive — and then start to move.

Vibrant coral reef with orange branching corals and colorful fish against a blue background.

Two Coral Species Have Vanished From Florida Reefs, Leaving Coasts Exposed

Florida’s most important reef builders just went silent. After last summer’s brutal ocean heat, staghorn and elkhorn corals are now functionally extinct across much of the reef.

Two Coral Species Have Vanished From Florida Reefs, Leaving Coasts Exposed

Florida’s most important reef builders just went silent. After last summer’s brutal ocean heat, staghorn and elkhorn corals are now functionally extinct across much of the reef.

Side-by-side images showing three dolphins swimming together in clear blue water on the left, and a black-and-white penguin standing with its wings slightly spread on the right.

Miami Seaquarium’s Last Show Ends But The Animals Still Wait For Rescue

Miami Seaquarium is closed—but the animals didn’t leave with the final crowd. Dozens of dolphins, sea lions, seals, birds, and more remain in limbo while plans shift toward a marina...

Miami Seaquarium’s Last Show Ends But The Animals Still Wait For Rescue

Miami Seaquarium is closed—but the animals didn’t leave with the final crowd. Dozens of dolphins, sea lions, seals, birds, and more remain in limbo while plans shift toward a marina...

Sunset over ocean waves, creating a serene and colorful seascape.

The Warm Pacific Blob Supercharges Rivers Of Rain And Changes Weather Patterns

The Pacific’s “warm blob” is back—and bigger than ever. Ocean temps soared up to 9–10°F above normal, covering an area the size of the United States.

The Warm Pacific Blob Supercharges Rivers Of Rain And Changes Weather Patterns

The Pacific’s “warm blob” is back—and bigger than ever. Ocean temps soared up to 9–10°F above normal, covering an area the size of the United States.