Oceans June 3, 2016 Hawaii's beaches covered with debris, some from 2011 tsunami, study finds Aerial surveys of Hawaii’s coastlines have found thousands of pieces of debris, much of it plastic, and a small amount of debris from the 2011 tsunami in Japan
Oceans June 2, 2016 Supersponge the size of a minivan found near Hawaii An unusual sponge was making waves in waters near the Hawaiian Islands — though it doesn't wear square pants and is far too big to live in a pineapple under the sea
Oceans May 31, 2016 Bleaching kills third of coral in Great Barrier Reef's north Mass bleaching has killed more than a third of the coral in the northern and central parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, though corals to the south have escaped with little damage, scientists said on Monday.
Viral May 6, 2016 Meet Boaty McBoatface - the drone submarine The “Boaty McBoatface” saga has finally been resolved – a remote-controlled sub will now bear the controversial name, which recently topped an online poll to name the U.K.’s newest polar research vessel.
Oceans May 3, 2016 Freediver takes record-breaking 400-foot dip In this stunning four minute video, New Zealand native and freediver William Trubridge completes a record-setting 400-foot dive without the use of propulsion equipment.
Robots May 3, 2016 Underwater drones map algae beneath Antarctic ice Although the surface of Antarctica is almost completely white, a field of green and brown algae clings to the underside of the sea ice around the frozen continent
Oceans May 2, 2016 New kind of hydrothermal vent forms ghostly chimneys Deep in the Caribbean Sea, researchers have discovered a new type of hydrothermal vent unlike any seen before, with huge, ghostly mounds formed from an ingredient common in baby powder
Oceans May 2, 2016 Elusive sea creature with hairy, slimy shell spotted after 31 years An elusive sea creature that boasts a vibrant golden shell covered in thick, slimy hair was recently spotted for the first time in 31 years, researchers say
Climate May 2, 2016 10 years after Hurricane Katrina, US still lacks comprehensive strategy to tackle floods, experts warn Ten years after Hurricane Katrina wrought devastation on the Gulf Coast, the federal government still lacks a comprehensive strategy to tackle floods, engineering experts warn.
Climate May 2, 2016 NASA: Rising sea levels more dangerous than thought The consequences of global sea level rise could be even scarier than the worst-case scenarios predicted by the dominant climate models, which don't fully account for the fast breakup of ice sheets and glaciers, NASA scientists said today (Aug.
Oceans May 2, 2016 Alien of the deep has needle-sharp teeth and a shiny head lure Lurking in the dark depths of the sea, a new species that looks more like an alien than a fish has been discovered, a creature with needlelike teeth and a glowing fishing pole of sorts atop its head