‘Dark oxygen’ on ocean floor could change understanding of evolution
Discovery calls into question the belief that plant life is a prerequisite for animal life
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Discovery calls into question the belief that plant life is a prerequisite for animal life
Millionaire Victor Vescovo says it's been an ‘extraordinary privilege’ to explore different parts of the Earth
Greedy lizardfish and 'flying' penguin among winning entries in the 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year contest
From overpriced excursions to ‘crew appreciation’ charges, holidays at sea carry unexpected fees
Reduced ship emissions intensifying global warming as less sulphur builds up in the atmosphere, claim scientists
Biologists warn hotter conditions have potential to disturb underwater ecosystem as average surface temperature climbs to 20.9C
Titanic director believes harvesting for raw materials on the seabed is ‘less wrong’ than environmental damage caused on land
A BBC documentary explores why predators in search of food are picking on people
They have hit the headlines for scuffles with sailboats, but for dedicated fans in Britain, these rock stars of the sea remain elusive
Do orcas really have a grudge against humans, or are they simply playing? Here are the best theories
Rising sea temperatures could also lead to more harmful algal blooms, which can cause diarrhoea, posing a risk to bathers
Scientists fear global temperature records will be breached if the phenomenon unleashes its full power in 2024
Scientists find the cold-blooded predators are able to shut their gills to prevent possibly fatal heat loss when going on long dives
Scientists discover organisms are thriving on plastic items on a floating rubbish patch in the North Pacific Ocean
Free yourself from the stress of capturing the ‘perfect photo’, and preserve your memories another way
Food is a wonderful way to connect with a destination, and your cruise can be a cultural and culinary odyssey as well as an ocean voyage
Culprits finally confirmed after several years of great whites washing up on the South African coast missing livers and hearts
When can we go on holiday to space, or spend a week under the waves? Sooner than you think, apparently – here's what the experts have to say
Scientists believe places where waves pound the land or where fresh water burbles down a slope, were all fertile landscapes for evolution
British green groups and industry are working together to clean up the oceans. With our leadership this model can be rolled out globally
Locals say Lindisfarne’s very survival is at risk from proposed Defra rewilding drive putting crab and lobster potters out of work
The reef is boasting its greatest coral cover in nearly four decades, but experts warn that global warming puts its survival at risk
Informative look at the dangers facing whales as a result of humans - but Channel 4 couldn't resist some Bourne Identity-style production