The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface. Considering how vast it is, scientists know relatively little about what's going on down there. On top of that, there are many popular ...

Our oceans are incredible scientific marvels, and there’s a lot to learn about these amazing bodies of water. You may have learned in school that oceans cover about 70% of the Earth. Still, although ...

Earth is home, but it’s also full of surprises. Some of these facts might make you stop and say, “Wait, is that true?” Let’s ...

60 Interesting Ocean Facts That'll Either Terrify You or Amaze You originally appeared on Parade. The ocean makes up the majority of the Earth's surface, so it makes sense that 95% of our seas are ...

The Southern Ocean can release stored heat during cooling, creating short-term warming. This discovery shows climate recovery ...

Have you ever had one of those moments where the sheer vastness of the world or the universe completely blows your mind? It ...

Ryugu’s samples reveal that water activity on asteroids lasted far longer than scientists thought, possibly reshaping ...

Earth's oceans, known for their deep blue hue, could one day undergo color shifts, say scientists. A report based on a study published in Nature suggests that our oceans have not always been blue, and ...

The ocean's smallest engineers, calcifying plankton, quietly regulate Earth's thermostat by capturing and cycling carbon.