The deep-sea remains one of the most unexplored regions on Earth, due in large part to the immense challenges posed by its depth and vastness. Yet, the recent advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ...

You've heard the well-worn saying — that we know more about outer space than we do about parts of the ocean floor. With the help of a powerful satellite called SWOT, that might be changing. The ...

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I know space gets a lot of press as the final frontier, but for my money, the ocean is the bigger mystery – and it’s a lot closer to home. Experts estimate there could be thousands of species down ...

Marie Tharp at her drafting table in Lamont Hall, circa 1961.Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and the estate of Marie Tharp Until the 1950s, scientists didn't have a clear understanding of what the ...

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After hearing that a U.S. Navy submarine ran into an underwater mountain, Joe Wolfel was surprised to find out just how little both government and commercial organizations knew about the ocean floor.

Marine scientists have welcomed an unexpected asset to their underwater camera crews: sea lions. By attaching video cameras to sea lions' backs, researchers are not only learning about hyper-valuable ...

Around much of the planet, an aquatic mystery leaves scientists in the dark. “For most of the ocean, we don’t know what the bottom looks like,” said Nathan Angelakis, a doctoral student at the South ...

Researchers have found new methods to make detailed maps of the sea floor. The maps will make it possible to spot and protect sensitive marine habitats, ensure safe navigation for ships and keep ...

A study of over 200,000 records reveals starfish diversity shifts with ocean depth, challenging long-held patterns of marine ...

Researchers have found new methods to make detailed maps of the sea floor. The maps will make it possible to spot and protect sensitive marine habitats, ensure safe navigation for ships and keep ...