Marine microplastics affect algae's ability to grow and photosynthesize. Researchers have now calculated what impact this has ...

A huge island of plastic in the Pacific Ocean has become so large that a wide variety of animal life have made it their home. Between California and Hawaii, there is a huge rotating current system ...

The world’s oceans are rising at an accelerating pace, and scientists now say they can fully explain what’s driving it.

Ringed seals are among the most common marine mammals in the Canadian Arctic. They strongly rely on sea ice as a habitat, ...

May 23rd is World Turtle Day. It’s the perfect time to celebrate what makes these creatures so amazing and focus on what you ...

A broad swath of the Pacific Ocean is simmering from an exceptional marine heat wave that scientists warn could just be settling in. Marine animals are already feeling its effects.

SAN FRANCISCO -- A massive sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" is turning heads - and drawing crowds - at San Francisco's Pier 39 after being spotted lounging among the docks in recent weeks. "Chonkers" is ...

Wild sea lion Chonkers has taken up residence at San Francisco's Pier 39 Kevin Buckholtz Chonkers, a 2,000-pound Steller sea lion, has become Internet famous for his massive size The mega mammal ...

Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Southern California’s Salton Sea was once a resort playground, with sunny beaches, celebrities and people ...