The remarkable reef holds the Guinness World Record for the largest concentration of glass sponge reefs on the planet. It ...

Deep-sea discovery: A CSIRO-led Coral Sea survey recovered over 110 new species, with projections suggesting the final count could be higher after full classification. Resilient eelgrass traits: San ...

After nearly three years of investigation, NOAA scientists have identified the mysterious golden orb found two miles deep off Alaska in 2023 as part of a giant deep-sea anemone, Relicanthus daphneae.

Marin researchers are probing tiny sea sponges harvested over the last 40 years that could offer new treatments for breast cancer, slowing down the aging process and malaria. “These compounds from ...

The molecular structure of an enzyme from a marine bacterium with potential industrial uses has been determined by RIKEN researchers. The insights they have gained could help make a range of useful ...

As ships return to the Strait of Hormuz, mines, sonar, and congestion continue to reshape the Gulf beneath the surface. But the ceasefire has not cleared the water. Naval mines, residual military ...

Delegates to the latest meeting of the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals adopted new protections for 40 migratory species, including 33 marine animals like sharks, seabirds and ...

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Iskra’s glitter worm and the Elven abyss tunicate among top species recognized by the World Register of Marine Species Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography described two of ...

The Indo-Pacific is the largest marine biogeographical region on Earth and a global center of marine biodiversity. Nevertheless, there are gaps remaining in our understanding of the diversity, ...

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Washing a makeup sponge with warm water and a mild soap can help keep it clean and free of germs that might harm your skin. If you wear makeup, you will likely have a few brushes or sponges on hand ...