Man "staggered" as lost card found on Antarctic seafloor 2,400 miles away
The card remained with NIWA for eight more years after its discovery until they finally tracked McCaw down.
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Deep-sea discovery hastens US coast submergence under water: Scientists
A key ocean current system is weakening, a study has found, causing a warming of deeper waters in the Antarctic.
Internet amazed as dog swims with "harmless" shark
"Thanks for teaching us something nice," said one user.
Sea plastics are causing embryos to "go wrong" and die
When exposed to high concentrations of plastic, none of the marine species' embryos remained viable.
Louisiana map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has created an interactive tool showing how the state's coastline could change if the sea rises by 6 feet.
Scientists warn of massive ocean problem: "We're in the disaster movie"
The fourth global coral reef bleaching event is underway, impacting at least 53 countries.
Scientists discover 50 new deep-sea species near Easter Island
The discoveries "have unveiled constitute a dramatic example of how little we know," researcher Javier Sellanes said.
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Mystery as underwater anomaly larger than Texas spotted off African coast
Waves 80 feet high and spanning 2,000 miles were captured by ocean-tracking data, sparking theories of aliens and sea monsters.
Georgia map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
The state's coastal cities could face a watery future within the span of a lifetime, amid warnings that sea levels are set to jump dramatically by 2100.
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Oceans send "forever chemicals" back to land
Researchers found that the chemicals actually reemit back into the air when large ocean waves crash.
Whales caught in rare mating ritual
"It was a spectacular display of massive power and grace, one of the great sights in nature," researcher Peter Gill said of the experience.
Owner reunited with lost iPhone, finds shocking footage on it
The device kept filming after falling into a fjord, with the owner joking: "It accidentally filmed a whole episode of Animal Planet."
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"Worrying" remote ocean plastics study troubles scientists
"There should be considerably less plastics in this area," researcher Robby Rynek explained.
10-foot great white shark 'Penny' detected near Florida's Fort Myers Beach
The shark, known as Penny, who measures 10 foot 3 inches, was tracked off the coast of Fort Myers Beach at about 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Wreck of 18th-century warship discovered in Florida Keys
After the ship sank in 1742, the 300 crew members were stranded on a desert island.
"Baffling" new species found in ocean trench defies identification
"It looks like we have a great haul of new, undiscovered species," researcher Alex Rogers said. "We will be north of 100 new species."
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Husband dares wife to run into the sea, reason why has internet sobbing
A video has shown TikTok the importance of making spontaneous memories in early parenthood.
Mercury levels in tuna aren't decreasing
Mercury poisoning can affect the nervous system, causing problems with fertility and blood pressure, as well as developmental delays in young children.
Video reveals top predators "lit up" as they take turns to attack prey
A new study documented stripes on each marlin getting brighter when a fish went to attack its prey.
Great white shark found dead on Florida beach
The shark was 13 feet long and weighed 1,500 pounds.
Endangered shark species suddenly found dead on beach
One expert said it's possible that the shark was pregnant when she died.
Saturn's "Death Star" moon might be hiding a secret ocean
"The ocean is likely to be less than 25 million years old and still evolving," researchers said.
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Hearts melt as dog gets to swim with mantas in the ocean
"These are just old souls finding each other in this chaotic world!" one user wrote about the viral video.
Seal being choked by plastic ring finally freed after 6 years
Weighing over 440 pounds, the seal had been swimming around with the plastic around his neck for six years.
Woman's body recovered following plane crash off California coast
The aircraft had been making spluttering noises and flying erratically before it plunged into the ocean.
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Penguins in peril as acidity of Antarctic waters set to double by 2100
The coastal waters around Antarctica could see a 100 percent increase in acidity by the end of the century.