Good for some things, maritime robots have a long way to go before they are ready for the rigor of military service at sea. Despite a whole lot of hype, autonomous watercraft remain developmental ...

JERSEY SHORE — In January, Rutgers and Stockton universities will launch a high-tech buoy three miles off the Jersey Shore; the buoy will send back ocean and storm data to Rutgers and Stockton ...

There are a few things more painful than going to the beach on a hard-earned vacation, only to get stung by a jellyfish. The ...

Whales face numerous threats from humans, not the least of which are ship collisions — the World Sustainability Organization estimates 18,000 to 25,000 animals die each year. There may be a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WELLS, Maine — For almost two weeks now, a buoy has been lodged into the sands of Wells Beach like a commanding piece of pop art.

SeaWorld San Diego’s rescue team freed a sea lion on Friday whose head became stuck on a buoy floating in San Diego Bay. The crew, with help from the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department, ...

This story is brought to you through our news-gathering partnership with The Outer Banks Voice. In an accident that experts agree is a rare occurrence, a leatherback sea turtle became ensnared in a ...