Lost underwater forests may sound like ancient myths, but they are in fact very real places. Some 300 million trees have been completely flooded by hydro dams and still stand perfectly preserved beneath the world’s reservoirs.
The Sawfish is a 7,000 pound unmanned logging submarine that is remotely controlled from the surface...
More of man's destruction of our environment.
Most days, Moko the bottlenosed dolphin swims playfully with humans at a New Zealand beach. But thi ...
Some coral reefs may be protected from global warming by a natural thermostat that regulates sea-surface temperatures in the open ocean, researchers said Wednesday.
The federal government will open up nearly 46,000 square miles off Alaska's northwest coast to petroleum leases next month, a decision condemned by enviromental groups that contend the industrial activity will harm northern marine mammals.
In light of the recent spill in San Francisco Bay, this hearing examines the oil spill threats, risks, and vulnerabilities posed by large non-tank vessels.
A man made phytoplankton boom is suggested as a type of carbon offsetting but some say more research is needed before commercial scale projects begin. There are questions about who could oversee this commercial operation if it goes ahead.
A rocky outcrop found off the northern coast of Greenland could open up a new front in the looming battle for control of the Arctic and the North Pole.
The world’s oceans cover two thirds of Earth’s surface. There are many animal species virtually unheard of since the depth were they are located it makes it impossible for people to document them. Here are 10 of the most interesting ones! Videos included.
Looking like something out of a science fiction movie, the spider-like catamaran, Proteus, sailed into New York Harbor today prior to embarking on its One Ocean mission through America's national marine sanctuaries.
In a step greeted with relief by environmental campaigners, Iceland have announced that they will issue no new quotas for commercial whaling. Fisheries minister Einar K Guofinnsson said that “I will not issue a new quota until the market conditions for whale meat improve and permission to export whale products to Japan is secured. There is no reason to continue commercial whaling if there is no demand for the product.â€
Collection of photographs from different places. Images from Brazil are mostly focused on nature, sea and beach, however there is an interesting architectural image set from Brasilia. At the coast, Maragogi, Olinda and Praia do Gunga seem to be very beautiful.
There should be no doubt in any American's mind as to the amount of work and dedication the military provides every day, but what many don't know much about is the fourth arm of defense, United States Merchant Marines. Since 1875, MEBA (the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association) has provided specialized labor, which includes US Coast Guard Licensed Deck and Engineering officers. Located in Easton , Maryland , MEBA is a world renowned training facility, which is now looking to branch to an international fleet of skilled labor, specifically in liquefied natural gas.
