Plankton is an indispensable part of marine life and incredibly diverse. It consists of all kinds of life forms that float in the water at different depths. But we don't know yet how diverse plankton ...

Bengaluru: Karnataka is set to get its first marine sanctuary in Uttara Kannada district, with a key committee of Karnataka ...

Off the New England coast, one of the world’s rarest mammals drifts slowly with its mouth wide open. The North Atlantic right ...

North Atlantic Right Whales face threats. Scientists use NASA satellites to monitor their food source, Calanus finmarchicus.

NASA satellites detect red plankton swarms in the Gulf of Maine to track North Atlantic Right Whales and aid in their protection.

The ocean plays a large role in cycling carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Determining how much carbon is locked away in the ...

In the waters off New England, one of Earth's rarest mammals swims slowly, mouth agape. The North Atlantic right whale ...

This North Atlantic right whale, named "Bowtie," was spotted feeding in southern Maine waters in January 2025. A new ...

Phytoplankton are microscopic marine organisms that use photosynthesis to create energy. They produce a significant amount of the planet's oxygen, and they also serve as the primary food source for ...

Sri Lankan waters are considered a haven for the largest creatures ever to have lived, the blue whale, a rare place for a resident, year-round population to thrive. In 2021, however, news headlines ...

Deep-sea mining could unleash clouds of debris that threaten a mysterious, vital ecosystem we barely understand.