Researchers have determined that reducing plastic littering by 32% by the year 2035 is necessary…
Browsing: Oceanography
Oceanography is the scientific study of the oceans and seas, encompassing the physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of marine environments. It explores everything from ocean currents and climate interactions to deep-sea ecosystems and seafloor geology. Oceanographers investigate how oceans influence weather, regulate the Earth’s climate, and support a vast array of life. They also examine the impact of human activity on marine systems, from pollution to climate change. This page presents the latest findings in oceanographic research, revealing new insights into the dynamics and mysteries of our planet’s oceans.
International research reconstructs sea surface temperatures in the Fijian archipelago using data from the analysis…
As dust-laden iron travels farther from the Sahara, atmospheric reactions make it increasingly accessible to…
Researchers from CIMAS, University of Miami, and NOAA have confirmed the stability of the Florida…
Researchers have linked the largest mass extinction event, which occurred 252 million years ago during…
New research challenges current thinking on the ocean’s role in storing carbon. A new MIT…
Research on the Messinian Salinity Crisis indicates that only a small fraction of Mediterranean marine…
Researchers from Boston University have made a startling discovery: rocks are producing “dark oxygen” in…
Large-scale earthquakes and tsunamis have historically affected the western regions of the U.S. and Canada…
Analysis of Pacific Ocean sediments shows doubling atmospheric CO2 might raise Earth’s temperature by up…
Georgia Tech’s study reveals how weakened Atlantic circulation during the Younger Dryas reduced North Atlantic…
A new study has identified changes in the ocean’s mixed layer in the tropics of…
A recent 1268-meter drill core into Earth’s mantle from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge has revealed new…
An international team has begun to investigate the mantle’s role in supporting life on Earth,…
A team from the University of Texas is conducting a groundbreaking study on Greenland’s glaciers…
Researchers have newly established the vertical boundaries of the subtropical ocean region along the South…
Research from the University of Adelaide reveals that human-generated noise is hindering baby oysters’ ability…
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have discovered in Antarctica’s southernmost waters that wind plays…