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A mom and daughter diving on Australia's Great Barrier Reef just discovered what may be the largest coral colony ever found, stretching an incredible 111 metres long. This centuries-old underwater giant has been quietly growing since before modern Australia existed.
Scientists created a flexible robotic wing that senses water currents and adapts like a bird or fish, slashing underwater jolts by 87%. The breakthrough could make ocean robots safer, smarter, and far more energy efficient.
Scientists discovered sea urchin spines generate electricity from water flow, inspiring self-powered underwater sensors. The breakthrough could revolutionize ocean monitoring without batteries.
Researchers in Indonesia successfully used a drone to attach a satellite tracker to a rare pygmy blue whale for the first time, revealing a 2,000km migration path. The breakthrough allows scientists to study whale movements safely while helping protect these endangered giants from ship collisions.
Researchers studying stranded pygmy sperm whales off Florida's coast discovered three never-before-seen bacteria types, opening a window into the hidden health of one of the ocean's most mysterious creatures. The 20-year study reveals how much we still don't know about life beneath the waves.
Young people from challenging backgrounds are discovering careers in marine science through nine-day sailing voyages that combine traditional seamanship with hands-on ocean research. Early results show the program builds confidence, scientific skills, and lifelong connections to ocean conservation.
Scientists and Indigenous communities are teaming up for the world's largest reef rescue mission. The Great Barrier Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program is using cutting-edge science to help this natural wonder survive climate change.
Scientists created an AI tool that warns coral reef managers up to six weeks before deadly heat stress strikes Florida's reefs, giving them precious time to act. The breakthrough could help save endangered coral ecosystems from catastrophic bleaching events.
After losing 99.9% of transplanted corals in Florida's 2023 marine heat wave, researchers aren't giving up. They're using advanced science to build heat-resistant corals that can survive our warming oceans.
While one-third of Pacific fish contain microplastics, new research reveals some island nations have cracked the code on keeping their waters clean. Vanuatu's fish show just 5% contamination, proving remote islands can protect their ocean food supply.
A new Ocean Equity Index gives communities worldwide the first standardized way to measure whether ocean projects treat people fairly. The free tool scores initiatives on 12 criteria, helping protect local populations from exploitation while promoting sustainable ocean use.
A state-of-the-art research ship off Indonesia is helping scientists explore ocean depths rarely seen by human eyes, revealing extraordinary creatures and potential medical breakthroughs. These submersible dives are making deep-sea research more accessible and inspiring a new generation of ocean explorers.
A billionaire-backed vessel is revolutionizing marine research by pairing cutting-edge science with Hollywood-level storytelling. OceanXplorer partners with local scientists worldwide to explore the deep sea while sharing discoveries with millions online.
Indigenous people in Brazil were hunting whales 5,000 years ago, making these newly discovered harpoons some of the oldest in the world. The find rewrites what we thought we knew about prehistoric whaling traditions.
Alaska's isolated beluga whales are surviving against the odds by switching partners across breeding seasons, keeping their small population genetically healthy. Scientists spent 13 years unraveling the love lives of 2,000 whales in Bristol Bay.
Researchers just gave a name to mysterious ocean events that plunge underwater ecosystems into darkness for weeks or months. The new framework helps protect marine life by tracking when and where these "darkwaves" strike.