Fast-moving underwater avalanches, known as turbidity currents, are responsible for transporting vast quantities of microplastics into the deep sea, according to new research published today.

New evidence deepening the notoriety of microplastics as a pollutant and potential threat to human health has come with three separate studies showing how pervasive they have become. Scientists at ...

Up to 1,700 green (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles make their way to Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary on Malaysia’s Redang Island each year.They arrive at the ...

After decades of failed attempts to preserve California's endlessly troubled 120-year-old Salton Sea, a myriad of new plans to save the salt-riddled lake are taking form. Scientists discovered a ...

University of Manchester scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the male reproductive system of sea turtles. The scientists also found slightly less, but still ...

The newly found Huizhou 19-6 oilfield is not in a disputed part of the South China Sea and lies within China's Exclusive Economic Zone, which runs for 200 nautical miles or 370 km from its coast.

March 30, 2025: We’ve removed the complete Second Sea Fisch bestiary while we iron out some display issues. Are you wondering how to get to Second Sea in Fisch? Perceived as a soft reset for the ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An abrupt announcement rattled members of a little-known UN agency based in Jamaica that has protected international deep-sea waters for more than 30 years. Enjoy the ...

The pregnant sea lion was alone on a rocky shoreline in Imperial Beach. Suffering from a suspected case of domoic acid poisoning, the animal cycled through troubling movements: first, her head ...

The company that has pushed to open up the deep sea for mining is cozying up to the Trump administration after years of hitting roadblocks in international negotiations. The island nation of Nauru ...