Oceans - Page 4

October 6

Mystery solved? Researcher challenges long-held theory of what sank Shackleton's Endurance in Antarctic ice

A Finnish professor's recent research shows Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary ship Endurance was poorly designed for Antarctic conditions, despite its indestructible reputation.

September 25

Surge of rare jellyfish sightings across multiple beaches stumps experts

A moon jellyfish bloom in the Gulf of America is driving record numbers of pink meanie jellyfish to Texas shores, where they feed aggressively on their prey.

September 9

Dramatic video shows shipping containers toppling off cargo ship in California

Shipping containers from the vessel Mississippi fell into the ocean at California's Port of Long Beach, with authorities investigating the cause of the incident.

September 5

Ancient Egyptian party-town building and relics pulled out in ocean discovery

Archaeologists discovered ancient docks and artifacts from a submerged 2,000-year-old city believed to be an extension of Canopus in Alexandria, Egypt.

September 4

Navy solar drone soars nonstop for 3 days

The Navy's solar-powered Skydweller drone flew nonstop for 73 hours in Mississippi, proving renewable energy can power long-endurance military missions.

August 28

Bermuda Triangle mystery could be solved, according to British researcher

A new scientific theory explains Bermuda Triangle ship disappearances through dangerous wave patterns that can overwhelm vessels like the missing USS Cyclops.

August 28

Great white shark sightings rise along Northeast beaches as summer winds down

Researchers document growing great white shark populations in Atlantic waters from Maine to Nova Scotia due to habitat changes, with a recent sighting in Oqunquit, Maine.

August 16

Beach visitors risk 'arrest' for swimming without lifeguard following tragic incident

A fatal drowning at the Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey has led to stricter ocean access rules as rip current deaths reach 52 nationwide this year, according to the National Weather Service.

August 15

Divers reveal images of 321-year-old shipwreck in remarkable condition off coast

The 1703 "Northumberland" shipwreck off Kent's coast has been documented in stunning detail, revealing preserved wooden structures and artifacts threatened by shifting sands.

August 13

Great white shark spotted swimming near Maine beaches

A great white shark was spotted this week swimming in the area of Scarborough, Maine. (Credit: David Lancaster)