Research finds "plastic smog" of 171 trillion tiny particles in oceans
The organization behind the study said it highlights "the need for legally binding agreements" to hold companies to account "for the entire life of the things they make."
Oceans
Red tide is back in Florida. Here's what to know about the toxic bloom.
Medium to high concentrations of the organism that causes red tide have been found in more than 100 samples along Florida's Gulf Coast. Here's how it impacts humans, pets and marine life.
Historic treaty reached to protect marine life on high seas
The U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea came into force in 1994, before marine biodiversity was a well-established concept.
A piece of the long-lost SS Savannah may just have washed up in New York
The famous ship was the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean partly under steam power before running aground off Fire Island more than two centuries ago.
Heinz wants to help man who survived weeks at sea buy a boat
The company says it's on a mission to #FindTheKetchupBoatGuy to give Elvis Francois a new boat complete with navigational technology to "avoid another disaster in the future."
"Rare, uncut" video of the 1986 dive exploring the Titanic wreckage released
The footage is in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning movie, "Titanic."
Is offshore wind development a threat to whales? Here's what to know.
Nine dead whales have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in recent months. Some are blaming offshore wind energy sites, but federal officials are pushing back.
Airlines increase transatlantic flights
Airlines are offering more flight options for crossing the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" with tips on the best ways to save money on tickets and advice for people looking to make a trip to Europe.
Scientists work to save Florida's coral reef
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Hawaii researchers found fishing nets, plastic bags in stomach of dead whale
Researchers found multiple types of fishing nets, plastic bags and other debris in the stomach of a 60-ton sperm whale.
Octopus shows camouflage skills
This Maori octopus was captured on video camouflaging its skin and changing colors as it moved around the ocean floor amid a garden of kelp.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Newborn right whale calf found dead under North Carolina pier
The whale was last seen alive swimming alone off North Carolina's coast without its mother.
Adrift sailor survives 24 days at sea with ketchup and seasonings
The 47-year-old man accidentally drifted from St. Maarten in the Caribbean last month and ended up near Colombia with only a couple of condiments on board to help him survive.
True extent of global warming masked by atmospheric dust, study finds
The amount of dust in the atmosphere has increased, and new research helps explain what that means for the climate.
Shark tows kayaker after chomping on bait
A shark led a kayaker on nearly a 2-mile journey off the coast of Cambutal, Panama, after it caught on to his bait and towed him.
Young whale of endangered species "likely to die" after entanglement
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
Ocean heat shatters record once again: "It's getting worse"
For the fourth year in a row, ocean heat has shattered a new record. Here's what it means for the planet.
Orca dies after washing ashore in Florida
A 21-foot killer whale has died after it washed ashore on a Florida beach, officials said. They said a necropsy will be performed.
How coral bleaching is causing "unnecessary" fish fights
A researcher said there was "crying in our masks" as her team watched fish battle over food that had simply died off, and may never come back.
What you should know about shark attacks
"You're more likely to be bitten by a New Yorker," one expert said.
Whale injured by ship makes her "last journey" – a 3,000-mile swim to Hawaii
Moon used only her pectoral fins to travel to Hawaii, where she is now "completely emaciated and covered in whale lice" – and according to one local professional diver, even being followed by sharks.
Victor Vescovo discusses adventuring
Adventurer Victor Vescovo, who's dived to the deepest spot in all the Earth's oceans and who's blasted into suborbital space, discusses his adventures with CBS News correspondent Lee Cowan.
2022 sets record for fossil fuel CO2 emissions, scientists say
There's now 51% more CO2 in the atmosphere than in pre-industrial times, scientists said in a new report, making it far less likely that the world can minimize global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Whales off the California coast consume up to 10 million microplastics every day, study finds
A new study found that blue whales off California's coast are consuming about 10,000,000 pieces of microplastics every day — an amount that could be potentially toxic to the whales and other animals that end up with the pollutants in their systems.
North Carolina braces for rough conditions from Erin: "Batten down the hatches"
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
House Bill 4 advances to the Senate after Democrats return from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the Texas congressional maps.
U.S. to probe "anti-American" views of those applying for immigration benefits
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
Popular musician who glorified drug cartels shot dead in parking lot
Ernesto Barajas was gunned down in the city of Zapopan, police said. Another man died in the attack and a woman was injured.
4 reasons why the Trump tariffs haven't caused U.S. inflation to soar
For months, economists warned that the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs would sharply boost consumer prices. Here's why it hasn't happened.
Flying object that crashed in Poland was a Russian drone, Polish officials say
Poland's defense minister accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as peace talks over the war in neighboring Ukraine are underway.
Judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
Gabbard cutting Director of National Intelligence staff by roughly 40%
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.