Japan backs development of new materials to cut marine plastic waste
The industry ministry is supporting the development of a new plastic material that naturally decomposes in the sea…
Point Nemo, Pole of Isolation and Future ISS Graveyard » Explorersweb
Where is the true “middle of nowhere?” Philosophically speaking, it’s always about two hours drive from your home…
NASA’s GUARDIAN Tsunami Detection Tech Catches Wave in Real Time
A massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami off Russia in late July tested an experimental detection system that had…
New U.S.-European Sea Level Satellite Will Help Safeguard Ships at Sea
Sea surface height data from the Sentinel-6B satellite, led by NASA and ESA, will help with the development…
Odd Neptune balls are popping up on beaches. What are they?
How much plastic gets trapped and filtered? Plastics have shown up everywhere on the planet, even showing up…
Octopus Playing With Divers Grabs the Camera and Takes Underwater Selfie (WATCH)
Octopus hugs diver and plays with camera – SWNS / Chris Mullen Two stunned divers have spoken about…
Tourists Feeding Sharks Led to Fatal Attack: Study » Explorersweb
The waters off Israel’s Hadera Beach swarm with dusky sharks, drawn in by the warm water from the…
Antarctica’s shrinking sea ice could accelerate global warming and disrupt marine ecosystems
Rapid sea ice loss in Antarctica could trigger long-term climate feedbacks and harm marine life even if global…
Fishing in vast Pacific nature area halted after judge blocks Trump order
HONOLULU — Commercial fishing that recently resumed in a vast protected area of the Pacific Ocean must halt…
US-French SWOT Satellite Measures Tsunami After Massive Quake
Data provided by the water satellite, a joint effort between NASA and the French space agency, is helping…
NASA Supercomputers Take on Life Near Greenland’s Most Active Glacier
As Greenland’s ice retreats, it’s fueling tiny ocean organisms. To test why, scientists turned to a computer model…
Submersible finds sea creatures thriving in the deepest parts of the ocean
NEW YORK — An underwater voyage has revealed a network of creatures thriving at the bottom of deep-sea…