Tuvalu is a tiny island nation scattered across the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers north of Fiji and just south of the equator. With a population of around 10,000 residents, Tuvalu…

It’s no wonder sea buckthorn is often called “orange gold.” For centuries this bright fruit, which grows on shrubs and trees in the oleaster family, has been used to prevent…

Researchers exploring the deep ocean captured footage of a spider the size of a dinner plate wandering along the seafloor near the South Sandwich Islands—a chain of volcanic islands close…

Alexandria, the city where Cleopatra was born, is now at risk of disappearing beneath the sea. A new study finds that rising sea levels driven by climate change are causing…

NASA reported that global sea levels rose more than expected last year, putting hundreds of coastal cities at greater risk of flooding. The agency had predicted a 0.43 cm rise…

The Bible tells two stories of fishermen who, thanks to Jesus, hauled in enormous catches that fed their communities for weeks. These events likely took place on the Sea of…

Researchers at Hefei University of Technology in China have found a link between the amount of silver buried in marine sediments and human-driven climate change. They say global warming is…

For centuries, turbulent waters have been both a curse for sailors and a source of legends. The world’s oceans include areas — whole seas and ocean zones — that researchers…

This young specimen from the family Liparidae, commonly known as snailfishes, belongs to the genus Pseudoliparis. Currently, it holds the title of the deepest fish ever recorded. The previous record…

When American designer Steve Kozloff designed this luxurious steel vessel, he thought about his wife, Terry, and the many underwater adventures that awaited them. He imagined them exploring the ocean…

From time to time, well-known plants suddenly surge in popularity—thanks to breeders’ tireless work, they gain new useful traits. Sea buckthorn is a striking example. More than a century ago…

Alongside mobile TV systems used for sea searches, England has installed stationary cameras. One of these is located at the mouth of the River Clyde and allows continuous observation of…

Two Centuries of Change: The Caspian Sea’s Retreat Two hundred years ago, the city of Guryev sat on the Caspian Sea. Today it lies 35 kilometers from the shoreline —…

Understanding Sea Level Variations We usually measure land height relative to sea level. For example, the eastern peak of Mount Elbrus rises to 5,595 meters above sea level. That makes…

The Voice of the Sea The sea has a voice. If you learn to listen, you can sense an approaching storm. When you step onto the shore, apart from the…