The sound of waves gently crashing is one of the most relaxing noises. But beneath the surface, things are far less peaceful.

In 1997, a deep belch echoed through the belly of Earth's oceans. The super low-frequency sound came out like a sliding ...

Can you sound out the truth behind how sound sounds underwater? Take this quiz and find out. The speed of sound in water is two times slower than that in air.

New research shows endangered sperm whales are spending more time off the coast of Central California than previously thought ...

Woods Hole researchers use healthy reef sounds to encourage coral larvae growth, offering new hope for reef restoration.

Research delves into noise pollution caused by spectator boats at sailing events such as the America’s Cup.

By one count America spends 150 times more on space exploration than ocean research. Scientists have mapped almost every ...

Hydrophones can detect ocean sounds from all directions with 11 stations set up around the world to monitor submarines, marine animals and underwater earthquake and volcano activity. Having ...

To whales that hunt with soundwaves in lightless ocean depths, a torn plastic party balloon and a delicious squid may appear ...

Rhode Island-based Crewless Marine provides acoustic devices for uncrewed surface vehicles and undersea vehicles.

In the ocean, Underwater IoT could look like floating ... powered by acoustic energy — it converts mechanical energy from ...

Bull kelp once cloaked Puget Sound's shorelines, providing habitat for other species and preventing erosion. They've been in ...