ROCKVILLE, MD – Phytoplankton, tiny plant-like organisms in the ocean, are incredibly important for life on Earth. They're a major food source for ...

Dungeness crab, Pacific herring, and red abalone are among the marine species most vulnerable to the changing climate's effect on California's coastal waters, a new study finds. The team seeks to help ...

The study, by Mote Marine Laboratory, connects increased harmful algae blooms with the long-term acidification of Florida’s ...

Under-sea mountains are key locations for predators -- with 41 times more sharks than the open ocean, new research shows.

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of ...