How do fish survive in the extreme conditions of the deep sea—amid icy cold, darkness, and immense water pressure? A genomic study provides surprising answers: A single mutated gene might have ...

A camera has made a mind-blowing discovery at the deepest point of the ocean - the Challenger Deep, located in the Mariana ...

Across Earth's deep oceans, explorers have taken a look at an area roughly the size of Rhode Island, which isn't saying much.

These synthetic materials have now become part of both the life and carbon cycles, from the surface to the deepest parts of ...

A multinational team of scientists aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus will set sail Monday for a 22-day mission to ...

The Ocean Exploration Trust's (OET) research vessel Nautilus has departed on its first expedition of 2025 to study underwater ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Scientists map microplastics across ocean depths, revealing their deep spread, persistence, and potential climate impact.

The Ocean Exploration Trust’s (OET) exploration vessel Nautilus departed from Apra Harbor on Wednesday, beginning a 22-day ...

From the top of Mount Everest (29,029 feet) to the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench is only 12.3 miles.