The International Union of Geological Sciences recognizes the site of the world's first hydrothermal vent discovery, made ...

Renewed funding will support new research, advanced chemical and modeling tools, and interdisciplinary training to uncover ...

Recognition celebrates Harris’ leadership in ocean conservation and Bloomberg Philanthropies’ work to strengthen protections ...

The Academy’s highest honor, the fellowship recognizes blind and low-vision scientists advancing science and the blind ...

Woods Hole, Mass. (Oct. 28, 2026) — A research vessel more accustomed to supporting science on the open ocean is embarking on ...

The East Pacific Rise near 9° north has long been a treasure trove for deep-sea discovery. This area is part of the mid-ocean ridge system—the longest volcanic mountain range on Earth—and a boundary ...

Millions depend on fishing, aquaculture, and the seafood supply chain, while billions rely on ocean food. How can we sustain ...

One hundred miles off the coast of New England, the most active signs of life above the waves can be found aboard an ocean-class research vessel. Here, in the remote Northwest Atlantic, scientists ...

The two ships, Quest and Terra Nova, represent the last link to Shackleton and Scott, two legendary polar explorers, with vastly different leadership styles. The explorers were colleagues, then rivals ...

The deep ocean is a world of extremes—intense pressure, frigid temperatures, and perpetual darkness. It is also home to astonishing life forms, uniquely adapted to survive in conditions that would be ...

Woods Hole, Mass. (Oct. 17, 2024) — Scientists at the Wood Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have been working for years to find out what types of plastics have the shortest and longest lifespans ...

A white vented crate the size of a laundry basket rests on Daniel Palacio’s 23-foot Mexican-built skiff. On a good day, the crate might brim with Caribbean spiny lobsters inside. But today, it’s ...