Ever wondered how much of our vast, mysterious oceans we’ve uncovered? Spoiler alert: not nearly as much as you’d think!

When Hans Hartman, a civil engineer, attempted to film the ocean depths in 1917, he pioneered what would become the first deep-sea ROV, or remotely operated vehicle. During an era of silent movies and ...

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Only around 10 submersibles are certified to dive deeper than 13,000 feet. Don’t expect that percentage to change anytime soon, either. The study’s authors at the Ocean Discovery League in Rhode ...

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A giant congregation of crabs filmed 1,350 feet below the surface in the ocean off of Chile. Credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute / YouTube An age of discovery is upon us. Earth is an ocean planet, with ...

Explorers know that the Earth’s oceans are vast, covering about 71% of the surface of the globe. According to a new study, just 0.001% of the deep seafloor has been visually observed. The deep ocean ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We know next to nothing about Earth’s seafloors. According to a ...