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MIT and WHOI scientists have unveiled SeaSplat, a system that makes underwater scenes look as if the ocean had been drained away. The tool cancels out water’s distortions and builds true-color 3D ...

Water Selectively Absorbs Light Wavelengths The ocean is blue because water absorbs colors in the red part of the light ...

An inland lake in Wisconsin offers deep‑water scuba adventures, shimmering turquoise waters for swimming and kayaking, and ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Researchers have discovered a range of underwater mountains that are home to a shocking amount of rare marine species, including one that had never been caught on camera. While ...

The water is crystal clear, yet just 20m (66ft) down – even with its lights on – the remote operated vehicle (ROV) attached to that cable is beyond the reach of our vision. What must it be like ...

Close your eyes. Now, think of a dreamy vacation destination. Does it have palm trees slowly waving in the warm breeze? Blue skies and soft, golden sand? We bet your daydream getaway contains one more ...

Corrections & Clarifications: This article and video has been updated to correct the last name of a freediver who uses Clear Lake as a practicing ground for bigger dives. He is Don Rothaus. As I sat ...