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NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots

Europa's internal ocean, generated by tidal heating, contains more water than all of Earth's oceans combined, making it a prime candidate in the search for extraterrestrial life.

See what it looks like to be swallowed alive by a tiger shark

A tiger shark named Jitterbug accidentally swallowed an iPhone, revealing insights into its feeding anatomy and behavior during a marine excursion.

I'm obsessed with a historic shipwreck: it's murky and dangerous but diving in the Thames, I feel like a detective

The London shipwreck is not only a popular diving site but also an important historical artifact that reflects a significant part of England's maritime history.

Octopus suckers inspire new tech for gripping objects underwater

Virginia Tech scientists are developing switchable adhesives inspired by octopus suckers, enhancing underwater technology for gripping various objects.
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Wreck of Ghost Ship of the Pacific' Found Off California

Three advanced underwater drones discovered the wreck of the Ghost Ship of the Pacific, enhancing understanding of marine history.

Scientists Baffled After Finding 4 Gigantic Mountains Lurking Under the Ocean

Scientists discover four massive underwater mountains off the coast of South America, highlighting our lack of knowledge about the oceans.
Seamounts, like the ones discovered, are usually teeming with life and remain largely unexplored.
There are likely over 100,000 seamounts that are at least 3,300 feet high, with thousands still to be found.

Wreck of Ghost Ship of the Pacific' Found Off California

Three advanced underwater drones discovered the wreck of the Ghost Ship of the Pacific, enhancing understanding of marine history.

Scientists Baffled After Finding 4 Gigantic Mountains Lurking Under the Ocean

Scientists discover four massive underwater mountains off the coast of South America, highlighting our lack of knowledge about the oceans.
Seamounts, like the ones discovered, are usually teeming with life and remain largely unexplored.
There are likely over 100,000 seamounts that are at least 3,300 feet high, with thousands still to be found.
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OceanGate video shows early Titan prototype suffer water intrusion'

The Titan prototype suffered from water intrusion during testing, revealing significant design flaws that could have contributed to the later disaster.

Titan Disaster Hearing Upends Earlier Expert Theories on Crew Deaths

The Titan divers may not have realized they were in mortal danger before their submersible imploded.

OceanGate video shows early Titan prototype suffer water intrusion'

The Titan prototype suffered from water intrusion during testing, revealing significant design flaws that could have contributed to the later disaster.

Titan Disaster Hearing Upends Earlier Expert Theories on Crew Deaths

The Titan divers may not have realized they were in mortal danger before their submersible imploded.
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Oh my God, what is that?': how the maelstrom under Greenland's glaciers could slow future sea level rise

Scientists are exploring the Kangerlussuup glacier's underwater dynamics to understand their impact on sea level rise, amidst significant risks.
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Titanic's deteriorating bow over the past 37 years revealed

The Titanic's bow is eroding quickly, with significant structural collapses observed due to the marine environment.

Titanic expedition yields lost bronze statue, high-resolution photos and other discoveries

A bronze statue from the Titanic was rediscovered, evidencing ongoing preservation efforts, while decay of some structures heightens commitment to safeguarding its legacy.

Titanic's deteriorating bow over the past 37 years revealed

The Titanic's bow is eroding quickly, with significant structural collapses observed due to the marine environment.

Titanic expedition yields lost bronze statue, high-resolution photos and other discoveries

A bronze statue from the Titanic was rediscovered, evidencing ongoing preservation efforts, while decay of some structures heightens commitment to safeguarding its legacy.
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Virtually intact' wreck off Scotland believed to be Royal Navy warship torpedoed in WWI

A near-intact WWI warship, believed to be HMS Hawke, has been discovered off Scotland, showcasing incredible preservation after 110 years underwater.

The real Atlantis? Scientists discover lost islands off coast of Spain

Los Atlantes islands off Africa may be the inspiration for Plato's Atlantis, submerged millions of years ago.

Scientists Drilled Into An Underwater Mountain In the Atlantic's 'Lost City' To Obtain A Massive Core Sample

Studying mantle rock from underwater mountains may reveal insights into the origins of early life on Earth.

Longest rock core from Earth's mantle opens window into the origins of life

Unprecedented discovery of Earth's mantle rocks sheds light on development of life.

I'm obsessed with ocean sounds: I can't see but I can hear the whole reef, like an orchestra'

Experiencing the sounds of the coral reef as a blind scuba diver is an enriching sensory experience.

You'll be able to dive into Endless Ocean Luminous on May 2

New entry 'Endless Ocean Luminous' announced for Nintendo Switch, releasing on May 2
Features include evolving ocean exploration and multiplayer with up to 30 players

Ultra luxurious superyacht doubles as a submersible capable of 820 feet deep underwater exploration for four weeks - Yanko Design

The Migaloo M5 superyacht is a $2 billion high-end vessel that is labeled as the future of yachting.
The M5 is capable of diving to a depth of 820 feet and making an underwater stay for four weeks.
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