A conveyor belt of ocean water that loops the planet and regulates global temperatures could be heading for a tipping point.

Stronger El Niño events are more likely when springtime surface waters in the western Pacific Ocean become unusually salty, a ...

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

Oceanographers have been able to document the movement of ocean waters to indicate things like currents, weather, and more.

One of the most important functions of the ocean is to move heat around the planet via currents. Think of the ocean as Earth's central heating system, constantly redistributing thermal energy from the ...

Discover how the Coriolis effect shapes weather patterns across the globe, including ocean currents and a hurricane’s spin.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — Emergency Management officials monitored the progress of Hurricane Imelda on Tuesday and weather impacts throughout New Hanover County and coastal communities, ...

KANSAS CITY, MO. — La Niña continues in place across the eastern equatorial region of the Pacific Ocean and is likely to linger a little while longer. Many computer forecast models have been ...

A four-year record from the heart of the Ross Ice Shelf shows how subtle changes could shape future sea level rise, ocean ...

Diving operations are highly susceptible to weather conditions, and the safety of the archaeology team is paramount. Each ...