Looking at Google Maps, it may seem as if every last corner of the planet has already been subjected to topographical surveys. But what lies beneath the ocean surface remains largely hidden from the ...

In 2019, the multimillionaire and explorer Victor Vescovo made headlines when he became the first person to visit the deepest parts of all five of Earth’s oceans. But arguably the real star of the ...

June 8 was UN World Oceans Day, and this year's theme is "Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us." One researcher who has spent years exploring these wonders is Vicki Ferrini, a marine geophysicist and a ...

The oceans cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface. The marine ecosystem is the largest and most abundant in the world. But most of the ocean is permanently dark and incredibly difficult to observe. As ...

You noted in your recent OPED that 'Our oceans are not mere points on a map: our Pacific people live within them, embodying a culture that is expansive and interconnected’ Do you think that there is a ...

There are five oceans recognized in the world, with the Southern Ocean being the most recent. While COVID had our attention, agencies around the world were setting boundaries and officially ...

The advent of self-driving boats is revolutionizing the way we explore and understand our oceans. These technologically advanced vessels are now capable of mapping the ocean floor in 3D, providing ...

Look at any world map and you'll see that the Pacific is the largest ocean. But how did it get so big? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...