Many people may not realize, however, just how deep the mess goes (that’s a pun, get ready). According to a new study ...

While it has been long understood that microplastics exist on the surface of oceans, a team of researchers from four ...

Deep-sea fish adapt to some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. New research analyzing their evolution finds the same ...

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

A new study analyzes the evolutionary history of 11 deep-sea species from environments stretching from the central Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean and found that all species contained the ...

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

The ocean covers 70% of Earth, yet only 5% has been explored. What we do know shows how vital and fascinating the oceans are ...

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