The discovery of dark oxygen deep inside the Pacific Ocean’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) between Hawaii and the western coast of Mexico has stumped scientists. It could offer clues about life in other parts of the solar system.

13,000ft-deep secret: Scientists discover oxygen in the darkest region where it shouldn't exist

There are about 20 million tons of gold dissolved in seawater. Scientists have been working on efforts to extract this gold, which could be worth 2 quadrillion. However, there is yet to be a breakthrough.

20 million tons of gold lies in Earth's oceans — But don’t expect it to be mined anytime soon

A strange sea creature washed up dead on the coast of California, as shocked people watched. There were several of them in the waters, and visitors thought they were sharks. However, they turned out to be something completely different.

'Like on another planet': Weird large fish washes ashore in California

This organism was not expected to be alive. So scientists were surprised to see that not only was it living, but also active and gliding in the ice. What is causing such a surprising thing to happen in sub-zero temperature.

Scientists surprised to see organism 'alive and moving' inside Arctic Ocean that they thought was dead

Scientists found thousands of barrels on the ocean floor near California and were instantly panicking after seeing halo rings around them. They thought they contained acid from DDT, but it turned out to be something else entirely.

Thousands of barrels with mysterious chemical found in the ocean in California cause major scare

Nuclear waste of different kinds was dumped into the Atlantic Ocean for over 50 years until 1990. Now, 35 years later, the radioactive material threatens to contaminate marine life and enter humans, triggering a health crisis.  

European nations dumped 200,000 barrels of radioactive waste in the ocean, and humans might soon pay the price

Whale sharks in Indonesia have been found with injuries caused by humans. Research has shown that whale shark-watching tour boats and fishing platforms have hurt a majority of whale sharks in the region that come to the surface for food.

Humans have injured 80% of whale sharks in THIS popular tourist waters

Stone Age Atlantis found near Denmark: Archaeologists have found an 8,000-year-old human settlement perfectly preserved under the sea near Denmark. It submerged as the Ice Age ended and is a time capsule that can teach humans how to live as sea levels rise today. 

'Time just stopped' — Scientists stumble upon 8,500-year-old world deep inside the sea

The Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic is the only sea in the world that does not touch land. It is held entirely by ocean currents. This has led to a large collection of garbage collecting in the seaweed around it that runs for several kilometres. It also has a Bermuda Triangle connection.

The sea with links to Bermuda Triangle, a record garbage patch and entirely isolated from land

Australian waters were filled with small whales with eyes the size of tennis balls and sharp teeth to help them easily hunt for their prey. Museums Victoria Research Institute said they were once a terrifying predator, even though they looked cute.

'Small and cute' terrifying predator roamed Australian waters 26 million years ago

The headless chicken monster, a deep burgundy coloured sea creature, looks for dead plankton and their poop to feed on. It is also known as the headless chicken fish and the Spanish dancer. It has a bright red colour and is hard to study because it is extremely fragile. 

Burgundy and bizarre: Deep-sea creature looks like a roast chicken and eats poop

Billions of starfish suffered rotting and melting skin years ago, and scientists have tried to figure out the culprit. They now finally know what led to their condition and the sudden death, solving a marine murder mystery.

Billions of starfish died of rotting and melting skin disease. Scientists now know who did it

Blue whales sing, and so do humpbacks. But one of these creatures is going quiet. They are hungry and scouting for food leaves them with little time to sing. Scientists say this is a serious sign of things to come and tells a sad story unfolding in the world oceans. 

Ghostly silence from blue whales is an ominous sign for the world

Canadian scientists have discovered the total weight of a marine organism that lives inside the ocean and is crucial for the world's ecosystem. World | Trending

Organism equivalent to weight of 250 million elephants hiding inside world's oceans

The first underwater settlement, known as Vanguard, is expected to be in place by the end of 2025. In the next 10 years, more such structures will be built. World Science & Tech

First human baby to be born underwater is scheduled for 2050. Is it possible?

Recent discoveries on Uranus' moons reveal potential conditions for life, suggesting these distant moons might hold environments where alien life could exist. Watch this video for more details!

Unveiling Cosmic Mysteries: From Oceans on Uranus' Moons to Mysterious Radio Signals

We dive into the Tuna debate. As this seafood favorite flies off shelves, questions around sustainability and mercury levels are swimming to the surface. Is the Tuna on your plate truly safe and eco-friendly, or is there more lurking beneath the waves? Stick around as we uncover what you need to know before your next bite.

Tuna on Your Plate, Oceans at Risk?

The hunt for life beyond Earth went a step further when scientists discovered water vapour in abundance in the universe. In the latest research, the scientists focused on a gas and dust disk which was surrounding a young star.

Huge water presence, three times greater than oceans of Earth, found in space

Australia's weather bureau have found that conditions in the pacific ocean have become more la Nina-like in recent weeks, but if the weather pattern does form, it is likely to be weak and short-lived.

Australia Declares La Nina-like Conditions, Impacts Climate

The UN maritime court has ruled in favour of nine small island states that, brought a case to seek increased protection of the world's oceans from catastrophic climate change.

Court: Nations obliged to protect Oceans

Scientists have discovered an ocean about 700 kilometres below the Earth's surface. It is triple the size of all the oceans on the Earth's surface combined.

Gravitas | Ocean found below the Earth's surface!

Melting polar ice caps are redistributing a massive amount of water from the north and south poles across the world's oceans. This is causing the earth's rotation to significantly slow. The melting ice caused due to climate change is not just slowing earth's rotation, but its also affecting time. Watch this report to know more.

Melting polar ice is slowing earth's rotation

Plastic straws have long plagued marine ecosystems, posing threats to wildlife sea creatures. Using biodegradable or compostable materials is a positive step toward reducing sea pollution.

How fast do biodegradable straws really break down in Ocean? Study reveals

A report published on Thursday (January 11) said that in the year 2023 alone, the world's oceans absorbed an amount of excess heat so high that it was enough to "boil away billions of Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Oceans absorbed heat enough to boil 'billions' of Olympic swimming pools in 2023: Study 

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13,000ft-deep secret: Scientists discover oxygen in the darkest region where it shouldn't exist

20 million tons of gold lies in Earth's oceans — But don’t expect it to be mined

'Like on another planet': Weird large fish washes ashore in California

Scientists surprised to see organism 'alive and moving' inside Arctic Ocean

Halo rings: Thousands of barrels with mysterious chemical dumped in ocean

European nations dumped 200,000 barrels of radioactive waste in ocean | Details