Ocean Life

Enter the Deep-sea Prison of the Yeti Crab

Robert Lamb | Posted 03.07.2012

Robert Lamb

2012-01-06-Screenshot20120106at12.07.03PM.jpgWhat if prehistoric sea monsters were still very much alive, only trapped behind naturally occurring cold-water barriers?

Mexico Developing Tourist-Friendly 'World's Aquarium'

Posted 01.03.2012

One of the world's most interesting marine preserves sits off the coast of Baja California, not far from Los Cabos, in a quiet area called Cabo Pulmo....

10 Underwater Photos That Will Take Your Breath Away

Posted 11.14.2011

National Geographic describes its latest book, "Ocean Soul" ($50), as "a love story." It's a stunning showcase of underwater images, all shot by Brian...

This Week, Don't Just Watch Sharks, Save Them

January Jones | Posted 10.02.2011

January Jones

If even just a fraction of all Shark Week viewers took action to protect sharks, it would equal millions of people speaking up for the ocean's top predators. We shouldn't be scared of sharks, we should be scared for them.

WATCH: Can These Adorable Ocean Animals Adapt To Climate Change?

Julie Packard | Posted 05.25.2011

Julie Packard

2010-08-25-climate.jpg Monterey Bay Aquarium is taking a lighter look with a new online video, Change for the Oceans.

The Wonder of the Oceans

Julie Packard | Posted 05.25.2011

Julie Packard

The ocean is the biggest backyard we have, and a close look at the life it contains will leave you wide-eyed in amazement.

Animals Living Without Oxygen Discovered For First Time

Live Science | Charles Q. Choi | Posted 05.25.2011

Animals that live without oxygen have been discovered for the first time, deep under the Mediterranean Sea. ...

Under The Sea: Half Of Earth's Life May Lie Below Land, Sea

McClatchy | Robert S. Boyd | McClatchy Newspapers | Posted 05.25.2011

Scientists estimate that nearly half the living material on our planet is hidden in or beneath the ocean or in rocks, soil, tree roots, mines, oil wel...

Oceans' Acidity Rate Skyrockets, Endangers Marine Life

The Independent | Steve Connor | Posted 05.25.2011

The rate at which the oceans are becoming more acidic is greater today than at any time in tens of millions of years, according to a new study....

Israeli Officials Offer $1 Million Prize For A Photograph Of A Mermaid Allegedly Spotted Off The Coast

ABC News | Posted 05.25.2011

According to numerous eyewitnesses, the mythical sea creature looks like a cross between a little girl and a dolphin, and only comes out at sunset. "...