Photos show penguins, seals and orcas in the warming Antarctic Peninsula
ANTARCTICA (AP) — The Southern Ocean is one of the most remote places on Earth, but that doesn’t…
Study finds climate change worsened Asia cyclones
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly…
Tiny Turbulent Whirls Keep the Arctic Ocean Flowing
Source: AGU Advances In the coming decades, climate change is likely to lead to a loss of sea…
Arctic Divers Reach Never-Before Explored Ocean Ridge Studded with Volcanoes
The submersible Fendouzhe being deployed off a Chinese icebreaker in the Arctic Ocean. Credit: Courtesy of the Fendouzhe…
62,000 African Penguins Starving to Death Highlights Humanity-Driven Extinction Crisis
A study published this week about tens of thousands of starving African penguins is highlighting what scientists warn…
The Oceans Are Going to Rise—but When?
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In May 2014, NASA announced at a press…
Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after hurricane
RIO CAUTO, Cuba — Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after…
These Rare Whales Had Never Been Seen Alive, Then Scientists Saw Two Near California
The gingko-toothed beaked whale seen in 2024 – credit Craig Hayslip, CC 4.0. Int. A lifelong whale researcher…
NASA Sets Launch Coverage for International Ocean Tracking Mission
NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch and launch activities for Sentinel-6B, an international mission delivering critical sea…
‘Macronesia’ Sanctuary to Protect Waters of 4 Atlantic Islands and Critical Habitat for Whales
Azores, Portugal by Raphael Lopes / Unsplash+ Governments and conservation NGOs celebrated the passing of a resolution to…
Saturn’s icy moon may host a stable ocean fit for life
For years, Saturn’s small icy moon Enceladus has drawn attention for the erupting jets at its south pole.…
The Hidden Math of Ocean Waves
In 2011, Deconinck and Oliveras simulated different disturbances with higher and higher frequencies and watched what happened to…