Oceans

An ultradense pool of salty water at the bottom of the ocean holds a pristine record of hundreds of years of tsunamis, earthquakes and floods

Countries are struggling with how to share genetic code from myriad ocean creatures, which could lead to billion-dollar drugs

Particles of sea salt in the air could stop clouds from charging up for a lightning strike

Compounds that marine creatures make to defend themselves could yield lifesaving medicines

Advances in robotics, sensing and genomics are accelerating findings of sophisticated life throughout the ocean depths

Giant coral towers, vast reefs and other formations are captivating explorers

Detailed data about a host of physical and chemical forces are shaping a new view of the sea

New findings show that the ocean is much more intertwined with our lives than we ever imagined

Scientists are uncovering more about an eerie phenomenon that has bewildered seafarers for centuries

Sea angels, telescope fish and blanket octopuses can be real monsters

Discoveries inspire us, give us hope for a better future and pay off generously

Trillions of tiny animals may be coordinating their movements in ways that affect every organism on the planet