Hurricane Melissa death toll continues rising as Caribbean nations embark on clean-up
The death toll in the wake of Hurricane Melissa has climbed to at least 49, according to official…
How Hurricane Melissa was supercharged by hot oceans in the Caribbean
As Hurricane Melissa made its way from the Atlantic Ocean into the Caribbean and towards Jamaica this week,…
A ‘gravity anomaly’ from 2007 may have impacted Earth in one unusual way
A ‘gravity anomaly’ may sound dramatic, but as defined by EBSCO, they pertain to “deviations in the expected…
Almost 14 foot & 1,653 pounds: Largest great white shark named ‘Contender’ recorded in Atlantic resurfaces – Video
A nearly 14-foot adult great white shark, the largest male ever tagged in the Atlantic Ocean, was recently…
Contender, Atlantic biggest great white shark surfaces in Canada
The biggest great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic has resurfaced just off the coast of Canada…
What the Future Ocean Might Look Like Amid Climate Change, Overfishing and More
Source: Halpern, et. al., Science (2025) By Delger Erdenesanaa Graphics by Mira Rojanasakul; Photographs and Video by Madeline…
‘Jaws’ inspired scientists. Here’s what to know about sharks.
‘Jaws’ is often credited as an inspiration for generations of marine biologists fascinated by sharks. The movie returns…
Scientists suggest a new ‘Ring of Fire’ could be forming in Atlantic — 1755 & 1969 Portugal quakes offer clues
Scientists are close to solving the mystery of an earthquake that struck Lisbon, Portugal, in 1755. The magnitude…
New Research Into Sedimentary Waves Found Below The Seafloor Shed New Light Onto When The Atlantic Ocean Formed » TwistedSifter
Shutterstock The Atlantic Ocean is a massive body of water that is so huge that it seems like…
You Don’t Want to Know Where Scientists Just Found 27 Million Tons of Plastic
Despite the hundreds of millions of metric tons of plastic floating in our oceans—not to mention the microplastics in…