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Indian Ocean gravity hole was caused by extinct ancient sea, scientists say
By Ben Turner published
Scientists have puzzled over the origins of a gravity hole in the Indian Ocean for years. Now, researchers think the sunken floor of an extinct ocean could be the cause.
Do the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean mix?
By Meg Duff published
Photos show what looks like a line between the Atlantic and Pacific with different water colors on either side, but is there some kind of barrier or do the two oceans mix?
Titanic sub was lost due to catastrophic implosion, US coast guard says
By Ben Turner published
The submersible, which has been missing since Sunday, is believed to have been crushed by high pressure, discovery of debris near the Titanic wreck has revealed.
Missing Titanic submersible: What do we know about OceanGate's Titan sub disappearance?
By Ben Turner last updated
The five-person, custom-built submersible lost contact with the surface near the wreck of the Titanic on Sunday, and has 40 hours of emergency oxygen remaining.
If the missing titanic submersible is found, how could the passengers be rescued?
By Ben Turner published
Rescuers have detected noises repeating every 30 minutes from around the last known location of the Titan submersible. Could this make a rescue more likely?
Missing Titanic submersible: Banging sounds heard in search for lost sub Titan
By Hannah Osborne published
The sounds were coming at 30-minute intervals, according to an internal email update sent by the Department of Homeland Security's National Operations Center, which could mean the passengers on board are still alive.
Meet 'Dr. Deep Sea,' the scientist who broke the record for the longest time living underwater
By Harry Baker published
Joseph Dituri, who recently broke the record for the longest time spent living underwater, tells Live Science what he has learned during his time beneath the waves.
El Niño is officially here, scientists say
By Sascha Pare published
After months of warning, experts have confirmed that the ocean-warming event El Niño is here and will gradually strengthen into the winter, with a potential worldwide climate impact.
How many oceans are there?
By Kiley Price published
One, four or five? Not all experts agree on the number of oceans on our planet.
More than 5,000 new species found in 'pristine' deep-sea wilderness. But they could soon be wiped out.
By Harry Baker published
A new study cataloged all the species uncovered by research expeditions in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, which has become a potential hotspot for deep-sea mining.
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