Narrow bands of ocean covering just over one-third of the world's seas are responsible for absorbing nearly three-quarters of ...

For centuries, scientists have known that oceans move and swirl, shifting water across the planet. But recent breakthroughs are revealing that some of the smallest currents are surprisingly powerful ...

The world's oceans cover more than 70% of Earth's surface. They're filled with currents, some much stronger than the fastest flowing large rivers. These currents can be harnessed as clean, marine ...

During the last ice age, the Atlantic Ocean's powerful current system remained active and continued to transport warm, salty ...

A slowing Atlantic current could have a devastating impact on the planet's rainforests, a new study warns. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

RASCOE: And while most of us like to sit by the ocean, NPR's Short Wave podcast is diving in, with this story from producer Hannah Chinn on how the ocean and the atmosphere affect each other.

Mesopelagic fish, long overlooked in ocean chemistry, are now proven to excrete carbonate minerals much like their shallow-water counterparts—despite living in dark, high-pressure depths. Using the ...

A massive comet trail may have caused climate upheaval on Earth more than 12,000 years ago, sparking the Younger Dryas. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...