The oceans are vast and mysterious, covering 71% of our planet and containing all kinds of things that we have yet to discover, despite our best efforts to explore the deepest depths. Because not many ...

Researchers warn the tiny sea slugs can deliver a painful sting.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Courtesy Harte Research Institute A rare and striking ocean creature nicknamed the “blue dragon” is washing up on parts of the ...

In 1999 hundreds of gray whales washed up along the west coast of North America. More in 2000. They lost an estimated 25% of their population. But then the whale population recovered and people moved ...

Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound. The thaw ...

Tiny blue 'sail' jellies have beached along Oregon shores. Scientists link the runs to winds and warmer winters.