Life discovered in hot, deep ocean sediments

An international research team has discovered single-celled microorganisms where they didn’t expect Researchers have found organisms…

Expedition finds record number of eels in the abyssal deep-sea

Before we start mining for precious metals in the darkness of the deep sea, we might…

Sustainable fishing agreement signed by 14 countries

Governments responsible for 40% of the world’s coastlines have pledged to end overfishing and stop the…

Could listening to the deep sea help save it?

Using sound to monitor the most mysterious realm of the ocean A database of deep-sea soundscapes…

Is there a link between ocean pollution and damage to human health?

Humans are causing widespread damage to the ocean and threatening our own health, a new report…

Deep-sea expedition discovers lots of new species

After five years and 45 research expeditions with researchers from 13 countries, the world’s largest oceanic…

Sharks in our Covid-19 vaccine?

How many sharks will die to protect us against Coronavirus? It’s a real question and the…

The real super-forecasters

The oceans are the biggest, wildest, least understood part of the planet. But we’re getting to…

Sharks have social networks

Despite their ‘loner’ reputation, some sharks form social groups with bonds that can last for years…

Building virtual reefs for science

During a single dive, scientists can take photographs that can be stitched together into an intricate,…