ocean
Risk of 'catastrophic' sea level rise increases after worrying Greenland discovery
The risk of a "catastrophic" sea-level rise that would swamp some of the world's major cities has increased after scientists made a worrying discovery.
Message in bottle found at Jersey Shore could be oldest ever -- and included 'unbelievable' extra discovery
The woman who found the bottle said it also contained something else a bit more unsettling.
Young couple expecting a baby are swept out to sea and killed by freak wave while taking a photo
A pregnant woman and her fiance have drowned after being swept out to sea by a wave while taking a photo together in an area of California known as the...
Luxe 90-foot yacht features secret bar, 'innovative' sun deck and even a driving range
You're not gonna need a bigger boat.
'Dark oxygen' discovery on the Pacific Ocean floor stuns scientists — and could rewrite origins of life
Call it a deeper understanding.
Only 400 tourists at a time can visit this stunning, one-of-a-kind island escape — here's why
“There is that strong generational feeling of protecting their island," said Ian Hutton, a naturalist and photographer who has lived locally since 1980.
375-pound great-grandfather sea turtle released back into Florida ocean after rehab
A sea turtle has been sent back into the ocean off the coast of Florida after recovering from some serious wounds.
'Disturbingly' high levels of fiberglass discovered in oysters and mussels, new study warns
"Our findings show a disturbing level of glass reinforced plastic contamination in marine life," said marine biologist Corina Ciocan.
My fiancé gave me a dream beach proposal — until I lost the engagement ring in the ocean
Her big “Yes!” quickly turned into an “Oh, no!”
Blind shark that lives for up to 500 years reveals new secrets that could lead to humans living longer
The elusive Greenland shark — long marveled for its baffling extreme longevity — does not suffer a significant drop in its muscle's metabolic rate as it ages, according to fresh...
Forklift needed to haul away massive 24-foot shark that washed up on beach
The carcass of a basking shark -- the second-largest living fish in the sea -- was spotted bopping up and down in the waters off Maidens Beach in Scottland on...
Mysterious large hole opens up on beach, puzzling witnesses
A woman was left baffled after she came across a large, bubbling hole on a popular Queensland beach during her morning stroll to work.
Titan submersible victims' family still struggling: 'Every morning it hits me'
“I still wake up every morning and it hits me like a ton of bricks that they’re gone. There’s nowhere to share the grief, we just have to carry it...
Fifth tourist in four days dies in waters off same Florida beach town
"PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE WATER. The water can appear calm but underneath currents are treacherous today. It's just too dangerous right now to swim," the sheriff said Sunday.
'Bro is certified insane': Sailor influencer shocks followers after sharing wildly remote location
They thought he was sending out an SOS.
These are America's 10 most bacteria-polluted beaches, organization says
Surfrider Foundation just released its list of the top 10 most bacteria-polluted beaches in America during 2023.
Popular beach plagued with quicksand as wife suddenly falls hip-deep into hole: 'I dropped like a rock'
Jamie Acord was strolling along the water in Popham Beach State Park last weekend with her husband when she suddenly "dropped like a rock" and fell hip-deep into the sand.
Inside Carnival's cheapest cabin at only $90 a night — but is it worth it?: 'Ugliest cabin I've ever stayed in'
An Italian-themed Carnival Cruise ship offers the line's discount-rated cheapest rooms — but you'll have to sacrifice having a view.
'Terrifying' staring fish shocks onlookers: 'New fear unlocked'
An unusual fish was discovered in shallow water -- and people want nothing to do with it.
Killer whales may be crashing into boats for fun, study reveals: Orcas 'have time on their hands'
“The sea is a very boring place for an animal,” researcher Renaud de Stephanis, president of Spain's Conservación, Información y Estudio sobre Cetáceos, said.