World Sep 19 Nations ratify world’s first treaty to protect marine biodiversity in international waters By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press
Science Aug 07 Researchers say they have identified the mysterious killer of more than 5 billion sea stars Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars off the Pacific coast of North America in a decade-long epidemic. By Christina Larson, Associated Press
World Aug 03 The beach is a popular summer destination, but for ancient Greeks it was a different story Beach vacations only became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy in Western countries. By Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation
Science May 21 It’s getting hot in the ocean, so clownfish are shrinking their bodies to survive Though scientists don’t yet know how clownfish shrink, one idea is that they could be reabsorbing their own bone matter. It’s possible the smaller stature may help the clownfish save energy during a stressful scorch since smaller fish need less… By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Science May 10 Watch 5:15 Humans have seen a tiny fraction of the deep sea. Researchers are trying to change that The deep sea covers about two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, but according to a new study, humans are estimated to have observed less than .001 percent of the deep seafloor — an area roughly the size of Rhode Island. Stephanie… By Stephanie Sy, Claire Mufson
Apr 26 Watch 3:21 Coral bleaching is affecting nearly all the world’s reefs, new NOAA report says By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage. But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are posing a grave threat to the future of the… Continue watching
Apr 16 Colossal squid caught on camera for first time in the deep sea, researchers announce By Christina Larson, Associated Press A colossal squid has been caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated submersible. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 5:26 Why the military is creating artificial reefs to protect U.S. shorelines By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Gerard Edic Artificial, human-made reefs have been deployed around the country to enhance and protect coastlines. The Department of Defense is working to deploy them in waters off its coastal military bases with its “Reefense” project. Ali Rogin speaks with Catherine Campbell,… Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch 1:18 A glimpse at some of the 100 new deep sea species discovered off the coast of Chile By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery Amid underwater mountains off the coast of Chile, scientists believe they’ve discovered 100 or so new species with the aid of a robot capable of diving more than 14,000 feet. Researchers say it demonstrates how the Chilean government’s ocean protections… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 8:03 New documentary explores mesmerizing, dangerous world of freediving By John Yang, Harry Zahn The extreme sport of freediving is growing in popularity and interest. A new Netflix documentary called “The Deepest Breath” goes inside the high-risk sport, following freedivers Alessia Zecchini and Stephen Keenan. Director Laura McGann joins John Yang to discuss the… Continue watching