Encountering such an emblematic and elusive animal at such a challenging depth is a moment forever engraved in our memory.” ...

For the very first time, scientists have captured live footage of the painted swellshark (Cephaloscyllium pictum) — a ...

In 1982, geologist Martin Hovland sat aboard a research ship owned by the Norwegian oil company Statoil (now Equinor) in the ...

It's so elusive, living in the deep ocean near Antarctica ... She also pointed out the rust-colored spots on the squid's body. Those color cells suggest the squid can switch back and forth ...

One of the greatest tools used by oceanographers today for measuring ocean processes is the CTD. CTD stands for Conductivity, Temperature and Depth. Conductivity is a measure of ocean salinity. The ...

Earth's oceans, known for their deep blue hue, could one day undergo color shifts, say scientists. A report based on a study ...

It will lead to more purple, brown, or green hues in coastal or stratified areas, with less deep blue color in water as phytoplankton decline. Eventually, oceans will evaporate completely as the sun ...

THE Earth's ocean could one day turn purple - and scientists say it used to be a totally different colour. The Earth's ... could be as large as 62 miles deep, underneath an icy crust that's ...

The deep-sea anglerfish, an iconic marvel of the ocean’s mysterious depths, captivates scientists and enthusiasts alike with its eerie luminescent glow. These fish, which inhabit some of the darkest ...

A new database compiling over 400 sightings of a mysterious ocean phenomenon known as ‘milky seas’ could help scientists soon predict when the odd ocean glows occur.

Observers often describe “milky seas” as similar in color to glow-in-the-dark stars ... nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean is brought up to the surface due to strong winds.