A species of giant isopod whose armoured plates resemble a certain Hollywood villain’s famous helmet has officially entered ...

Jan. 14, 2025 — A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea ... Jan. 27, 2025 — One would ...

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The species is commonly found throughout the Indo-Pacific, with some evidence also suggesting they may be present in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, according to Dr. Brett Lewis, the study’s ...

Damage to an underwater fibre optic cable in the Baltic Sea, running from Ventspils in Latvia, to the Swedish island of Gotland, was detected last Sunday. Image: Pic: Reuters "It is suspected that ...

Jan. 23, 2025 — Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which ...

West Philippine Sea is the name given by an administrative order (AO) of then President Benigno Aquino III to Philippine territorial waters west of the country. Aquino’s AO said West Philippine Sea ...