A vast ocean chock-full of microbes may have once covered more than a third of Mars's surface, according to a new analysis of ...

Capturing the first underwater color photographs was no mean feat and involved powerful explosives as well as hours and hours of waiting.

NEW YORK -- National Geographic has launched a new clothing collection inspired by the ocean and marine life and hopes to inspire people to fall in love with its beauty. To celebrate, a store in Lower ...

An ongoing scientific expedition by National Geographic Pristine Seas is revealing the critical importance of local stewardship in protecting the world’s most biodiverse ocean area, the Coral Triangle ...

A 50-year study says more Vibrio infections correlate with rising water temperatures, representing “a direct impact on human ...

For decades, acclaimed underwater photographer Brian Skerry has braved ocean depths and the jaws of predatory giants to capture the most remarkable photographs of sharks around the world. Skerry’s ...

3.8 billion years ago, when the Earth’s temperature cooled down, rain fell for centuries. Oceans formed. Longer than human history, the creation of oceans—all this water that we can float on, fly over ...

Trawling of the ocean floor by fishing fleets releases roughly the same amount of carbon emissions into the water as aviation ...

Anguilla has established itself as one of the world’s best diving destinations for beginners, with abundant marine life and crystalline waters — you just have to take the plunge. Sandy Deep is a ...

Arrive in Sitka, Alaska. Situated on the western coast of Baranof Island and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Sitka is known for its Tlingit culture and remnants of its Russian heritage which date back ...

National Geographic Photo Camp seeks to empower students through photography, writing and connection. With a camera in tow, students who participated in Photo Camps spanning four countries share a ...