A riotous photography collection from a recent underwater mission off the coast of Chile shows new and fascinating deep-sea ...

Experts have been working on mapping the ocean floor with traditional methods, sending ships across the water with sonar ...

Until now, only about a quarter of the seafloor has been mapped using ships with special sonar equipment. The rest has ...

More precise maps created using data from the SWOT mission can enhance underwater navigation and provide deeper insights into ...

Historically, the ocean has been difficult to model ... worldwide by transporting warm surface waters north and cool underwater currents south. The Gulf Stream, in particular, stabilizes ...

Finding and disposing of underwater mines on the sea floor is one of the US Navy's hardest and most dangerous tasks. Robots ...

Accurate seafloor maps are also important for an improved understanding of deep-sea currents and tides, which affect life in the abyss, as well as geologic processes like plate tectonics. Underwater ...

Scientists uncover surprising evidence that the Kerguelen hotspot, responsible for the 5,000-kilometer-long Ninetyeast Ridge, ...

A bright future for tidal energy, as Minesto leads the charge toward a greener world The launch of Minesto’s underwater Dragon 12 turbine marks a major milestone in the quest for sustainable energy ...

The more corroded marine structures in an area, the more potential new homes for the marine larvae to attach to and grow on.