A deep-sea catshark (Scyliorhinus haeckelii) documented at 198 meters on the outer edge of the continental shelf, near the ...

Our planet is unique for its ability to sustain abundant life. From studies of the rock record, scientists believe life had already emerged on Earth at least 3.5 billion years ago and probably much ...

If you want a calm, wow filled afternoon, do the tunnel walk last so you can linger and watch the fish drift above you, it ...

Scientists on the AKMA3 ocean expedition discovered an exceptional underwater feature consisting of a mud volcano in the ...

The Santa Barbara Sea Center was the place to be this past weekend with a free event celebrating marine life. Each year for ...

A tranquil underwater scene featuring schools of fish swimming together in clear, shallow water. The movement of the fish and ...

Some four miles off the Southern California coast, a company is betting it can solve one of desalination’s biggest problems by moving the technology deep below the ocean’s surface. OceanWell’s planned ...

For more than 60 years, the ginkgo-toothed beaked whale (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) was one of the ocean’s greatest mysteries.

More than a fifth of the global ocean has gradually lost underwater light. But short, intense “marine darkwaves” can be just ...

Scientists have discovered sudden underwater blackouts that can plunge the seafloor into darkness and threaten marine life.

For much of his life, Patrick Webster has slipped into a wetsuit, strapped on his elaborate camera system and dove into the ...

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center invites the community to celebrate Underwater Parks Day with a free, family event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. The annual tradition ...