The surface of Mars is better mapped than is the bottom of the world’s oceans...

Two-thirds of the planet’s surface is covered by oceans, and half of that is outside the jurisdiction of national governments. So much of those high seas have yet to be explored...

Jason and Josh Joyce, cousins and life-long island residents, have been two of the first to venture into oyster farming. Their families have been on Swan’s Island for eight generations...

One contrast drawn among among the candidates came in response to a question about offshore wind turbines.

Canning began in the early 19thcentury, thanks to a French scientist’s discovery of food sterilization techniques.

Located near the rock off the coast of Percé is Bonaventure Island, a Canadian national park...

Best Philbrook is one of the people featured in the Swan’s Island Historical Society’s new exhibit at the Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse, called “Maritime Women on Swan's Island.”

Whether it’s aboard a restored schooner or a retrofit lobster boat, there are plenty of opportunities for visitors and locals to enjoy the sublime experience of being on the saltwater in Maine. It may be for a few hours or a few days, but businesses abound offering such outings.

With 39 percentof the U.S.population living along the shore, it’s important to work with the environment…