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Ocean explorers found a golden orb on the Alaskan seafloor, and they have no idea what it is
Marine scientists found a golden orb on the Alaskan seafloor that is a complete mystery. It might b…
Jenny McGrath
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Geologist Marie Tharp mapped the ocean floor and helped solve one of science's biggest controversies
In the 1950s, geologist Marie Tharp turned depth measurements into detailed maps of the ocean floor…
Jenny McGrath
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US naval drones have spent 60,000 hours at sea helping the Navy spy on and defeat malicious threats in Middle Eastern waters
The US Navy has turned to a collection of unmanned systems to help it patrol and surveil Middle Eas…
Jake Epstein
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El Nino on the way, could wipe out $3 trillion of world economy
El Nino is on the horizon, which can lead to severe heat waves and droughts in many countries, incl…
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Two of Uranus' Moons may have active oceans: NASA study
One or two of Uranus' 27 moons - Ariel and/or Miranda - likely have oceans beneath their icy surfac…
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A man survived 3 days in an upturned boat at the bottom of the ocean while crayfish ate his skin. Now he works as a diver.
Harrison Okene astounded the world by surviving in an upturned boat at the bottom of the ocean for …
Mia Jankowicz
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Arctic sea ice is melting faster than it has in 41 years
The National Centre of Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has found a dramatic decline in the Arctic …
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Comparing an orca's brain to a human's explains why killer whales are the ocean's ultimate apex predator
Orcas and humans are at the top of their respective food chains. To understand why, just take a loo…
Emily Swaim
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The world's oceans are key to slowing the climate crisis, and this year is critical to guaranteeing their longevity
The ocean got some protection at last year's COP15 meeting in Montreal in the "30X30" pledge — prot…
Freya Graham
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The oceans are getting warmer every year – here’s why you should care about it
It is a record that keeps getting broken year after year. And this could have a major impact on …
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Does ocean water kill germs? You can get some infections from contaminated ocean water
Ocean water does not necessarily kill germs, and there are risks if you swim with an open wound or …
Ashley Laderer
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First-ever full 3D scan of the Titanic on the sea bed reveals the ruined ocean liner in incredible detail
The detailed scan of the Titanic, which sank in 1912 on its ill-fated maiden voyage, is the largest…
Mia Jankowicz,Chris Panella
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Elephant seals amaze scientists with their ability to sleep 1,200 feet deep under the ocean to avoid predators
Killer whales and sharks attack the seals at the surface, which is why elephant seals have evolved …
Isobel van Hagen
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Chilling interview emerges showing man on board the Titan previously describing what it would be like to be trapped in a sub at the bottom of the ocean
Paul-Henry Nargeolet, known as "Mr Titanic," outlined during an earlier interview a scenario that h…
Mia Jankowicz
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US takes down Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic Ocean, seeking to recover debris
The FAA had temporarily closed airspace off the Carolinas on Saturday, and an operation is currentl…
John L. Dorman
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A dwarf planet between Mars and Jupiter has a salty ocean beneath its surface, making it a contender for alien life
"Ceres is the latest evidence that our solar system is filled with ancient habitable environments,"…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Ban on single-use plastic kicks in across India as the country recognises the choking impacts of plastic waste on the environment
India generates nearly one crore tonnes of plastic waste annually, of which around 35 lakh tonnes r…
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Former Titan submersible passenger who took 4 dives in it, including to the Titanic, said communication with the surface ship was lost 'every single time'
Mike Reiss said on one dive he took in OceanGate's Titan submersible, they returned to the surface …
Kelsey Vlamis
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Christine Dawood, whose husband and son died aboard the Titan sub, recounts her husband's eagerness to photograph the ocean floor: 'He was like a vibrating toddler'
Shahzada Dawood, a British-Pakistani businessman, had long been fascinated by the history of the Ti…
John L. Dorman
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Scientists find new evidence of an internal ocean in Saturn’s ‘Death Star’ moon Mimas
According to SwRI’s Dr. Alyssa Rhoden, the possibility of Mimas having an ocean “represents a …