Life in the ocean runs on light. It fuels photosynthesis, shapes food webs and determines where many marine species can live.

The impact of the asteroid 66 million years ago did not stop life from returning to normal for very long. New research shows ...

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 ...

For much of the twentieth century, a prevailing view in marine biology held that most major marine groups originated in ...

Levels of molybdenum in soil show that hydrogen sulfide gas wiped out nearly half of all marine life 530 million years ago.

The oceans are losing their light – and with it, possibly their life. A new study reveals more than 20% of the Earth's oceans, an area larger than Asia, has darkened over the last two decades. These ...

Earth’s oceans cover roughly 70% of the surface. Beneath the mesmerizing surface, marine life is being captured by nets, traps and other human-made hazards. In the process of struggling to escape, ...

In the South China Sea, near the Paracel Islands, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost ...

The ocean is the lifeblood of our planet—producing over half of the world’s oxygen, regulating global temperatures, and supporting millions of species. Yet today, marine ecosystems are under severe ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s Mano Week at Sea Life Park with hands-on fun, cultural stories and a closer look at these incredible ocean creatures. Dive into Mano Week at Sea Life Park from July 21 to 27, ...