The Russian Navy is set to overhaul its entire nuclear attack submarine fleet by transitioning to the advanced Yasen-class submarines, which are armed with cutting-edge hypersonic missiles.

A Thai cargo ship recently ran aground off the coast of Iran, following an earlier incident in the Strait of Hormuz where it was struck on March 11.

In response to escalating geopolitical tensions, the United Nations is establishing a new task force aimed at safeguarding one of the world’s busiest oil routes.

The U.S. Coast Guard is confronting a significant icebreaker shortage as it prepares to assist vessels navigating the frozen Great Lakes. This shortage comes at a crucial time when the steel industry is beginning its…

The U.S. Navy is making a significant investment of nearly $1 billion to enhance submarine production through automation, addressing current workforce shortages. This initiative leverages advanced technologies, such as…

Two humanitarian aid ships, Friendship and Tigger Moth, have gone missing in the Caribbean while en route to Cuba, prompting a search operation launched by Mexico.

In Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA, a mollusk resembling an oyster has garnered attention, particularly from those familiar with the area since the 1970s.

Dear r/marinebiology experts, I seek your insights on a captivating question regarding seal behavior: Is the ability to tuck their heads in a universal trait among all seals, or is it specific to certain species?

The cumulative effects of multiple human pressures pose significant threats to marine ecosystems in the Skagerrak.

ResilientWoodsHole (RWH) exemplifies a private-public partnership designed to enhance coastal resilience in the vulnerable community of Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

This study presents a comprehensive FVCOM modeling approach to enhance the understanding of tidal dynamics in Kompong Som Bay, Cambodia, over the period from April 2018 to April 2019.

The FORCIS database represents a groundbreaking global census of planktonic Foraminifera, providing essential insights into oceanic ecosystems.

A Turkish-operated tanker carrying one million barrels of Russian oil was struck by a naval drone near the Bosphorus Strait, resulting in an explosion in its engine room shortly after midnight.

Iran has proposed a new law to impose tolls on vessels transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.

The U.S. Navy has taken a significant step in enhancing its maritime operations by deploying uncrewed drone speedboats for the first time. These advanced vessels are designed to patrol critical areas, strengthening the…

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Houthis have declared themselves “fully military ready” to resume attacks on critical shipping routes.

The U.S. Navy is set to enhance its underwater capabilities with the deployment of the Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR) system, awarded to L3Harris Technologies by the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit.…

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Iran permitted ten oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz this week, characterizing the move as a "present" to the United States. This development comes amid ongoing…

The LPG tanker "Jag Vasant" successfully docked at Kandla Port in Gujarat on Friday, delivering 42,000 tons of fuel after navigating the high-risk Iranian channel.

The United States is poised to launch a new insurance program aimed at revitalizing shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime corridor responsible for nearly 20% of global oil and gas flows.

Iran is set to implement a $2 million transit fee on ships navigating the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

A luxury cruise ship, measuring 135 meters and launched in 2022, experienced a power failure while navigating from Amsterdam to Utrecht and onward to Cologne.

Israel's defense minister announced the elimination of Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, citing his direct involvement in the near-total blockade of the…

Since March, China has detained nearly 70 Panama-flagged ships, prompting significant attention from the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).

Southern Giants forces successfully seized an Iran-linked smuggling vessel near Bab al-Mandab, a strategic maritime passage.

In a significant development, Malaysian ships stranded in the Persian Gulf have been granted permission to navigate through the Strait of Hormuz after enduring weeks of blockade.

Iran has issued a warning to potentially block the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the world's fourth-largest shipping route, in response to any U.S. military actions against Kharg Island. This threat comes amid increasing…

The stable sea ice that has long protected Alaska's coastline is vanishing at an alarming rate, with recent trends revealing a significant reduction in the ice season.

High-resolution seafloor photogrammetry reveals the long-term persistence of a sulphophilic community on a whale fall in the NE Pacific, highlighting its significance as a biodiversity hotspot.

Undersea cables serve as the invisible backbone of the internet, spanning nearly a million miles and facilitating global connectivity.

In "Secret Data, Tiny Islands and a Quest for Treasure on the Ocean Floor," published in 2022 by The New York Times, the intricate relationship between ocean exploration and environmental stewardship is unveiled.

The oarfish, a fascinating deep-sea creature, has intrigued scientists and ocean enthusiasts alike.

A rare star located in an ultrafaint dwarf galaxy offers a remarkable glimpse into the early universe.

Accurate prediction of near-coastal sea surface temperature (SST) is vital for effective coastal management, yet it poses significant challenges due to the limitations of traditional numerical ocean models.

This study explores the efficient application of the CRISPR/dCas9 system for epigenetic editing of the zebrafish slc45a2 gene, a key player in melanogenesis.

Introducing Seafarer: a groundbreaking platform transforming the commercial fishing experience by integrating real-time ocean intelligence with your invaluable on-water expertise.

The University of Sydney is pioneering efforts to map the world's ocean floor using advanced big data techniques.

In Porsanger Fjord, Norway, the delicate marine ecosystem has suffered significant disruption due to overfishing, leading to a collapse that has sparked urgent research efforts.

Considering a career in oceanography, particularly with a focus on biological oceanography, offers a unique opportunity to explore the vital connections between marine ecosystems and human life.

This study explores the visual and radar returns of internal solitary waves observed in the Indian Ocean, highlighting their significance in oceanographic research.

In a groundbreaking first, scientists have captured the intimate details of a sperm whale birth, showcasing the remarkable behavior of local whales as they support the mother and calf.

Juvenile blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) undergo critical ontogenetic habitat shifts to balance growth and refuge needs, yet fine-scale variations within size classes remain underexplored.

The effective implementation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) provisions under the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement in the international seabed area faces several significant challenges.

A Soviet-era submarine, which sank in 1989 following a fire incident, is currently leaking radioactive material into the Norwegian Sea at a depth of 1,600 meters.

China's strategic expansion in the maritime domain is underscored by its extensive network of underwater sensors in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Researchers in China have successfully tested a solid rocket engine designed for deployment under extreme underwater conditions, specifically at depths of 200 meters.

Iran has asserted that it launched a cruise missile targeting the USS Abraham Lincoln, an American aircraft carrier, in response to heightened tensions following former President Trump’s threat to bomb Iranian power…

On the Mississippi River near Hahnville, two vessels collided, resulting in one vessel running aground.

In response to a significant Ukrainian drone strike, Russia's major Baltic ports have suspended oil loadings due to extensive fires at storage tanks and loading facilities.

In a recent incident in the Caribbean, the U.S. Navy's targeted operation resulted in the deaths of four individuals, contributing to a growing death toll associated with "Operation Southern Spear." This military…