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A few weeks ago, rising from bed in the middle of the night, I silently scolded myself for neglecting to turn off the patio light. Brightness illuminated the bedroom curtains,

In a dark, unexplored layer of ocean, a hidden cache of fish might play an unexpected role in our climate’s future. It seems like a bad time for a new fishery.

In a dark, unexplored layer of ocean, a hidden cache of fish might play an unexpected role in our climate’s future.

For centuries, the deep, uncharted realm of the deep blue has tantalized our curiosity, and it is beneath our oceans that we find the mysteries of our universe. How do we discover life forms, geological wonders, and hidden treasures?Our understanding of the ocean is constantly changing, and advanced technology is now the beacon that guides

“The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean,” by Susan Casey. New York: Doubleday, 2023. 352 pages. $32.00 (Hardback).

Brad Fox documents the first deep sea explorations and explores how nature works in this deep and intoxicating book featuring some fantastic illustrations

An expedition to find the creature will take place this weekend in Scotland. Here’s a look at previous attempts.

The story of an early deep-sea voyage and the strange world it uncovered

A new history of the deep ocean, seeking truth through math, a space opera about self-identity, and more books out now

For decades, divers had to wear bulky canvas suits with massive metal helmets, 60 pound lead belts, and 18 pound lead-soled shoes.