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Weaker ocean circulation could release more carbon into the atmosphere
New findings challenge current thinking on the ocean's role in storing carbon.
Researchers discover first hydrothermal field at depths of 3,000 meters off Svalbard
Discovery of the first hydrothermal field along the 500-km-long Knipovich Ridge offshore Svalbard.
Geologic record reveals how the oceans were oxygenated
Emerging data suggest that the initial rise of O2 in Earth's atmosphere was dynamic.
Warming Arctic is connected to higher Pacific salmon abundance
‘Open gates’ in warming Arctic are expanding salmon range.
Unknown but fascinating species discovered on deep-sea expedition
The animals living in these deep-sea areas have adapted to a life with very little nutrition.
Shipping lanes threaten whale shark feeding grounds
Most dangerous areas for whale shark-shipping vessel collisions revealed.
The specialized hunting techniques of killer whales
Subpopulation of transient killer whales hunt sea lions, seals and whale calves off the coast of California.
Stirring evolution: How Earth’s ancient sea creatures shaped change
This may have affected the distribution of important resources.
Up to 11 million tonnes of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor
Ocean floor a 'reservoir' for plastic pollution, world-first study finds.
AI system can produce 3D maps of coral reefs
It marks a major leap forward in deep-sea exploration.