The ocean holds gigantic amounts of carbon, much more than all land-based plants and soil. Scientists previously studied these carbon stocks in spring and summer. Now, in two published studies, they ...

China Arctic crewed dive makes history beneath polar ice, revealing ecosystems and climate data that reshape global understanding.

China's 15th scientific expedition to the Arctic Ocean achieved a milestone with the use of the first crewed submersible expedition underwater.

Aqua Expeditions, known for luxury small ship adventures in exotic locales, is launching a new ship and two new destinations: the Indian Ocean and the Arctic Circle.

Once I reach the ocean floor, I have 40 minutes maximum to work. Diving has intense physiological effects on your body, so you never want to run out of time. There’s a technique called burning, or ...

As geopolitical interest in the Arctic heats up, China has just pulled off its first dive under the Arctic ice in a crewed submersible vehicle. Described as “a leap in deep-sea exploration ...

China has claimed a milestone in Arctic exploration as it conducted the first manned deep-sea dive in the ice-covered waters of the region, an emerging zone of global competition. Newsweek has ...

Sperm whales sleep vertically as if standing up, making them look like they're frozen mid-dance in the middle of the ocean.

China's 15th scientific expedition to the Arctic Ocean concluded on Friday as the last members of the expedition team returned to Shanghai.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific ...