Ocean
Alien oceans could prevent evidence of deep-sea life
Searching for life in alien oceans may be more difficult than scientists previously thought.
Are there lost worlds in earth’s interior?
This indicates the presence of zones of rocks that are colder.
How Prochlorococcus’ nightly cross-feeding regulates carbon in the ocean?
An abundant phytoplankton feeds a global network of marine microbes.
The first ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean could occur as early as 2027
Countdown to an ice-free Arctic.
Researchers identify two phases of Mediterranean’s 70% Water Loss
During the Messinian Salinity Crisis (MSC) 5.96 to 5.33 million years ago, the Mediterranean Sea was cut off from the Atlantic Sea, which led...
Satellite spots planet-rumbling Greenland tsunami
The tsunami generated a seismic rumble that reverberated around the world for nine days.
What impact did a meteorite the size of four Mount Everests have on Earth?
Giant impact had silver lining for life, according to new study.
Better oceanographic connectivity improves reef fish populations
Oceanographic connectivity is a key influence on fish abundance across the Western Indian Ocean.
Nanostructures in deep ocean floor reveal clues about origins of life
These nanostructures are self-organized and act as selective ion channels.
Oyster reefs destroyed over a century ago, new research shows
Research from the University of Exeter and the University of Edinburgh reveals that extensive oyster reefs once thrived along Europe's coastlines but were largely...
Evidence of an ancient seafloor that sank deep into Earth
Ancient sunken seafloor reveals earth’s deep secrets.
‘Invisible forest’ of algae is thriving in our warming ocean
The study highlights the limitations of satellite observations.
The impact of climate change on marine animals
Study of 21,000 marine animals finds many coastal regions are also at greater risk than previously realized.
‘Marine identity’ can help society’s relationship with the ocean
People's deep connection with the ocean.
One of the world’s fastest ocean currents is remarkably stable
Study challenges previous assertions of Gulf Stream slowdown.
Researchers develop new technique to explore oceanic microbes
It could be the first step in uncovering compounds that lead to next-generation antibiotics.
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.
