French scientists are mapping plankton across the Indo-Pacific – using Navy ships to study the microscopic organisms that ...

Cocos Island is a remote and mysterious gem of the Pacific, often described as one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, Earth's largest and deepest ocean, covering more than 46% of the world's water surface. From the polar regions to the ...

A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep-sea mining.

Alerts for a potential tsunami were issued for coastlines in North America, Hawaii, Russia and Japan after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean off Russia’s ...

Research vessels roam the seas searching for deposits of battery metals, rare earths and critical minerals that litter the ocean's plains.

The U.S. has struck a deal with the Cook Islands to help capitalize on the island nation's critical mineral potential.

Fringed by sparkling lagoons and palm-shaded beaches, Pacific nation the Cook Islands has opened its vast ocean territory for mining exploration.

A Newsweek map tracks the British aircraft carrier's voyage—which began in April from England—toward the South Pacific.

Tsunami Alerts Are Mostly Lifted After Major Pacific Quake Officials from Japan to California issued warnings after an 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia’s coast. Hours later, there were no ...

The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu could be submerged in 25 years due to rising sea levels, so a plan is being implemented to relocate its population to Australia.