Compared to the actual deepest point of the ocean (the Mariana Trench stretches down nearly seven miles), 831 feet may not seem that deep. But when you consider that this intrepid diver was ...

The ocean covers most of our planet, yet so much of it is still a mystery. Beneath the surface is a massive, dark world where the depths are crushing, the creatures are enormous, and the unknown feels ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The ocean covers more than 70% of Earth's surface, yet remarkably, we’ve explored only about 5% of it. Despite this mystery, what we do know reveals just how vital — and ...

The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface. Considering how vast it is, scientists know relatively little about what's going on down there. On top of that, there are many popular ...

If the thought of what lurks in the ocean sends chills up your spine, you’re not alone—that’s known as thalassophobia, or a fear of large, deep bodies of water. And it’s a valid concern, being that ...

The ocean makes up the majority of the Earth's surface, so it makes sense that 95% of our seas are still unknown to us—there's just so much to explore. And we know even less about the deepest parts, ...

The “deep blue sea”—and our “blue planet” along with it!—owe their iconic color to the light of the sun. When the sun shines on the ocean, the water absorbs the longer red and orange wavelengths of ...

60 Interesting Ocean Facts That'll Either Terrify You or Amaze You originally appeared on Parade. The ocean makes up the majority of the Earth's surface, so it makes sense that 95% of our seas are ...