There are five oceans recognized in the world, with the Southern Ocean being the most recent. While COVID had our attention, agencies around the world were setting boundaries and officially ...

Oceans cover three-quarters of the Earth, yet only 20% of the seafloor has yet been mapped. The race to understand these depths could further scientific understanding, but also lead to ...

Many marine species are no strangers to the depths of the oceans. Some animals, like certain sharks, tuna, or turtles, ...

Climate change, pollution, and fishing are pushing oceans closer to their limits at an unprecedented rate. The pressure of that human impact is expected to double by 2050, according to a new study.

HONOLULU (Island News) — This Sunday marks World Oceans Day, a global reminder of just how vital our oceans are—to the planet, to biodiversity, and to future generations. Here in Hawai‘i, the ...