Scientists have found a unique deep-sea vent field off Papua New Guinea where hot hydrothermal fluids and methane-rich gases emerge in tandem, creating an unexpected mix of chemistry and life. Off the ...

Far below the surface, in the dim blue of the deep Atlantic, a strange cobalt smear has forced scientists to rethink what “alive” looks like. The discovery of this gelatinous patch, pulsing with tiny ...

This month, it’s Jun Ouyang. As an avid underwater photographer, globetrotter, and serial entrepreneur, Jun has spent the ...

Museum researchers reconstructed the evolutionary history of stony corals over the past 460 million years, providing insights ...

Though they've evolved over the years—but only a little—the twin Bahamian sanctuaries of Harbour Island and Eleuthera are ...

Scientists discovered a mysterious golden orb 3,300 meters deep off Alaska. Its origin is unknown, prompting further research ...

Deep-sea corals face climate change impacts like warming & acidification. A new study found one coral species, D. cornigera, ...

Sharks are often portrayed as scary, but many species are surprisingly gentle and unique. Wildlife videos and documentaries ...

The National Geographic Pristine Seas team has launched the second leg of its highly anticipated Papua New Guinea expedition, ...

An ambitious mission aims to protect one of the Mediterranean’s last great frontiers: Caprera Canyon, a vast underwater ...

A curious golden orb was discovered on the ocean floor near Alaska during a live broadcast of aNational Oceanic and ...

P&O's Azura is a family-friendly ship with 10 restaurants, age-specific kids clubs, four swimming pools and a luxury spa, what's not to love?