Ocean News

James Cameron donates Deepsea Challenger

Director James Cameron has donated the submersible Deepsea Challenger to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Cameron used the submersible vessel to explore the deepest part of the ocean last year.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Review: Shark breaks through diver cage

Shark-proof cage. Is it a cage that protects a diver from sharks? Or a trap that submerges a diver under water and welcomes the shark for lunch?

In the Media by Jonathan Lam

Satellite Aquarius shows images of the world's saltiest seas

New research data released by NASA shows a map of ocean salinity changes that are tracked by satellite Aquarius. The project will last three years and this is the first year of data being published.

In the Media by Mark Rafferty - 4 comments

450-million-year-old fossil found in Tennessee woman's yard

Smyrna - A Tennessee woman discovered the 10 pound rock she has been using as a door stop for the past 15 years was much more unique than she first believed.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 4 comments

Ancient continent hides beneath Indian Ocean

Underneath the sands of Mauritius, located in the Indian Ocean, lays a secret. Deep beneath the sands lays an ancient continent.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

Oil spills are often bigger than reported

New research suggests that many ocean oil spills, classed as 'minor', are actually bigger than official reports indicate.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

Review: Daniel Botelho uses underwater photos to spread love of the sea

Rio De Janeiro - Managing to get the perfect angle and lighting for a great photo is difficult enough, but add the fact the photographer must fight waves and ocean currents to capture the image of an unpredictable and moving wild animal, that takes remarkable skill.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 2 comments

Pacific ocean floor may yield new antibiotics

Researchers have found several types of fungi in the depths of the Pacific ocean. The discovery provides new hope for the discovery of new antibiotics to tackle the rise of drug resistant bacteria.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

Google launches underwater Street View: Video

Have you ever wanted to explore the depths of the planet's oceans and seas but are afraid of deep sea diving? Google Maps has now unveiled a new Street View, with underwater panoramic virtual maps of the oceans.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 2 comments