A lightning strike in the ocean looks dramatic, but the science behind it is even more fascinating. From why electricity ...

Carpet sharks range from tiny reef-dwellers that walk on their fins to the largest fish on Earth, and they all belong to the same surprisingly varied order. Meet the bizarre, camouflaged, and ...

The finalists for Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 have been announced, featuring images that highlight the complexity and ...

It’s sometimes called Oregon’s “String of Pearls.” ...

In the deep ocean, where sunlight vanishes and the water turns absolute black, one of the sea’s strangest hunters solves the problem of finding food by making its own. The deep-sea anglerfish dangles ...

Fresh snow and ice can reflect up to 90% of incoming sunlight. Oceans, by comparison, reflect less than 10%. This means that ...

A fur seal gets firm hold of a New Zealand rough skate, flinging it clear of the water in a burst of spray, while a crowd of ...

The Squaliformes order of sharks is a large and diverse order, consisting of various sleeper and dogfish species.

A risky dark web experiment turns into a strange aquarium nightmare when mystery boxes filled with dangerous sea creatures start arriving at his door. Some packages contain alien-looking fish, ...

A rare window of receding water levels is giving life a chance in Lake Okeechobee, the wellspring of the Everglades.

Mexican vessels carrying Mexican citizens have been hit in U.S. airstrikes against alleged drug boats, a Times investigation found.

Grab a shovel and search the sand for razor clams during a legal Washington dig that turns the beach into a coastal treasure ...