Ocean

Around 180 million years back, the giant landmass of Pangea split up, creating the Atlantic Ocean. Since then, the Atlantic Ocean has been getting bigger while the Pacific Ocean has been getting smaller. It can be spotted in the Pacific's...

Researchers have figured out how giant whales make their beautiful songs in the ocean. Humpback whales and other large baleen whales have a special voice box for singing underwater. This discovery, shared in the journal Nature, explains why our noisy...

A recent study raised alarms about a crucial ocean current's potential collapse. Now, fresh data confirms these concerns. In an article for The Conversation, the authors of the latest study caution that changes in temperature, sea level, and rainfall will...

A massive ocean has been found under the Earth's crust, and there is a whole other ecosystem under the surface of the Earth. Findings show that between 410 to 660 kilometers below the Earth's surface, there is another water reservoir....

The discovery of phosphorus on Enceladus, the sixth-largest moon of Saturn, is perhaps the top space discovery for 2023 as the element is essential for life and has not been detected in an ocean beyond Earth. The discovery by NASA...

The Guinness Book of World Records has officially recognized the Paratethys as the largest lake in Earth's history. This immense lake, also known as Lake Paratethys, held a staggering ten times more water than all of today's lakes combined. Vladimir...

A dead sperm whale was recently discovered on the shores of La Palma, an isle part of the  Canary Islands. Little did anyone expect that a valuable treasure lay concealed within its digestive system. Due to rough ocean conditions and...

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have achieved a significant milestone by tracking down a group of ethereal crabs. This unveiled the mystery of a hydrothermal goldmine comparable to the tales of following the yellow brick road or chasing the...

Beneath the ocean's surface, there are creatures that might send shivers down your spine. One of these intriguing creatures is the Dumbo octopus, scientifically known as  Grimpoteuthis. Characterized by short, stout appendages extending from a wide, flowing mantle, prominent eyes, and...

A mysterious 'golden egg' was discovered on the ocean floor near Alaska. Marine scientists are perplexed and think it might be an egg from an unknown creature. A group of deep-sea explorers working for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric...