Scientists have long studied organisms that thrive around hydrothermal vents. But those native to areas known as cold seeps — ...

Waves and strong currents are expected to continue Wednesday for Washington but it appears we've escaped largely unscathed.

Sick sea stars are lethargic, lose their arms and disintegrate into gooey masses. More than 90% of sunflower sea stars were killed.

A team of researchers discovered a “flourishing” ecosystem of clams, tube worms and other creatures over 30,000 feet below ...

When you think about air travel, you might picture a straight line across the ocean on a map, but the reality is far more ...

According to National Geographic, the Ring of Fire is a string of volcanoes and sites of seismic activity, like earthquakes, ...

Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday with 45 mph winds. The National Hurricane Center ...

T he Wizard of Oz got a hat tip from scientists poking around in an ancient and underwater volcano chain in the Pacific Ocean, as they discovered what looked like a “yellow brick road”. The natural ...

A new giant virus with “unusual” features – including an unprecedentedly long tail – has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean ...

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Henriette has formed in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters say Henriette is ...

Santa Monica’s Pacific Park is one of the most iconic, and visited, landmarks in Southern California. But it’s far from the first seaside amusement park on our shores. L.A. Times columnist Patt ...