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…
Jamaica tallies losses from Hurricane Melissa as more than 2 dozen communities remain cut off
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Officials in Jamaica said Thursday that Hurricane Melissa ripped the roofs off 120,000…
Zombie worms missing from B.C. waters alarms scientists
De Leo, who co-led the study, explained that the missing zombie worms could be due to the low…
Image of stranded humpback whale wins Ocean Photographer of the Year award
Ocean photographer Craig Parry is used to capturing nature at its best. One of his most famous images…
Under pressure: Fujairah divers’ coral project battles effects of climate change
A project to revive the country’s marine species is paying dividends but more needs to be done to…
Climate change fuels Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification to Category 5
The warming of the world’s oceans caused by climate change helped double Hurricane Melissa’s wind speed in less…
Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Population Is Slowly Increasing, Scientists Say
A North Atlantic right whale – credit, NOAA via AP Scientists studying the North Atlantic right whale have…
Tropical Storm Melissa nears hurricane strength, threatens Caribbean
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa neared hurricane strength Saturday and was expected to rapidly intensify this…