New species of "ghost shark" discovered living deep in the Pacific Ocean
The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish has a bulging black eyes and a wispy tail.
Oceans
"Doomsday Glacier" set to retreat "further and faster," scientists warn
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
WWI shipwreck likely found, solving "107-year-old maritime mystery"
An old shipwreck, believed to be the SS Tobol, has been uncovered off the northeast coast of Scotland.
1856 shipwreck that claimed 116 lives found off Massachusetts coast
Le Lyonnais was making its first trip from America to Europe in 1856 when it collided with another ship and sank.
Legos washing up on U.K. shores for decades
Throughout history, there have been several notable spills -- oil in the ocean, molasses in Boston, and the New York Times reminds us Tuesday of the legacy of the Great Lego Spill of 1997.
Researchers find evidence that large sharks may be hunting each other
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
Navy rescues woman, daughter, pets from boat amid approaching hurricane
The rescue took several days to complete as a hurricane approached the area.
Scientists discover underwater mountain, new squid species and more
The research focused on a previously unknown peak in the underwater Nazca Ridge.
Wreck believed to be warship that sank with over 500 sailors found
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on Oct. 15, 1914. Just 70 sailors survived.
Extremely rare "doomsday fish" found off California coast
Oarfish have a reputation as harbingers of disasters — and this one was spotted just two days before a 4.4 quake rattled Los Angeles.
Drones setting a new standard in ocean rescue technology
The Oak Island Fire Department in North Carolina is using drone technology to improve ocean rescue operations, enhancing response times and safety for both victims and responders.
Inside the Olympic venue 10,000 miles from Paris: Tahiti
The village of Teahupo'o on the tropical island of Tahiti – nearly 10,000 miles away from the French mainland – will serve as the location for the Olympic surfing competition.
Italian archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
"Dark oxygen" created without photosynthesis in ocean, study finds
"Dark oxygen" refers to the oxygen created by nodules of metal on the ocean floor.
Surfer loses leg in shark attack in Australia
Doctors are rushing to reattach the leg of Australian surfer Kai McKenzie after he was attacked by a shark on Tuesday.
"Cocaine sharks": Predators off Brazil coast test positive for drug
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
3 weird shark species to know: Wobbegongs, goblins and vipers
They're elusive, they push their jaws out of their mouths and they have beards of fleshy tassels – and they're all hiding in the depths of the sea.
These cannibal baby sharks eat their siblings in the womb
"That's how we get apex predators," one expert at the Long Island Aquarium told CBS News. "The strongest will survive."
Cannibal baby sharks eat siblings in the womb
Baby sand tiger sharks fight to the death before they're even born. Here's what to know about intrauterine cannibalism.
How to stay safe from the biggest danger at the beach
The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn't a shark — it's a rip current.
Investigation into Titan sub taking longer than expected, Coast Guard says
Tuesday marks one year since the Titan sub lost contact about one hour and 45 minutes into its voyage to the wreckage of the Titanic.
Ship on which famed explorer died found on ocean floor
Ernest Shackleton was a legendary explorer who sailed to the edges of the Earth and died on a voyage to Antarctica.
Massive "grave slabs" recovered from UK's oldest shipwreck
The centuries-old Mortar Wreck was discovered off the coast of Dorset, England in 2020.
Cleaning up the Great Pacific garbage patch
Approximately 1.8 trillion plastic pieces are estimated to be floating in a patch of the world's ocean, equivalent to 250 pieces of debris for every human in the world. Ahead of World Ocean Day, CBS News' Danya Bacchus shows how two organizations are teaming up to clean up the ocean.
New efforts to clean up ocean waste help wildlife — and fight microplastics
Removing the plastic now helps to stop it from degrading and shedding additional microplastics into the ocean, which can enter the food chain and eventually end up in the human body.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump policies are not America First
The relationship between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Trump's most loyal backers, soured over the Epstein files and disagreements over MAGA policies.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
Himes says Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" on boat strikes
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said that it's "really important" that video of the strikes "be made public."
Omar: Any link between alleged Somali fraud and terrorism would be a "failure of the FBI"
Rep. Ilhan Omar told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that if allegations of a connection between tax dollars and terrorism are true, "that is a failure of the FBI and our court system."
"Family of Spies": Christine Kuehn discovers her grandfather's Nazi past
In 1994 Christine Kuehn received a letter that revealed a family history from which her father had tried to shield her: Christine's grandfather, Otto, was a Nazi spy who was the only person tried and convicted for the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Supreme Court to hear major test of presidential power in case over FTC firing
President Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch and flex his presidential power are set to be tested at the Supreme Court on Monday.
Jurors in sandwich thrower case talk about their deliberations
Sean Dunn, who threw a "submarine-style sandwich" at a CBP officer in downtown D.C. in July was found not guilty of misdemeanor assault in November.
Stabbing on North Carolina train draws Trump's attention; suspect arrested
A suspect accused of stabbing a man on a Charlotte Area Transit System commuter train on Friday is undocumented and was previously deported, according to authorities.
Trump slams Rep. Cuellar for running again as a Democrat after pardon
President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.