Sophisticated model reveals how predator-prey relationships affect species’ ranges. Ocean warming caused by climate change…
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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.
A new study finds that greenhouse gases contribute to warming in the Amundsen Sea, affecting…
Finding could help refine climate modeling. University of Sydney scientists have used the geological record…
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, the newest addition to a long line of ocean-monitoring satellites, becomes the…
22-month study provides realistic conditions, scientists say. A long-term study of Hawaiian coral species provides…
Using MBARI mapping technology, researchers have established a baseline for tracking future changes to the…
Microscopic Ocean Predator With a Taste for Carbon Capture A single-celled marine microbe capable of…
Cooler Waters Created Super-Sized Megalodon Megalodon expert leads the discovery of an intriguing pattern of…
Scientists analyzed coastal water quality in the months following a major Southern California wildfire. Their…
A new global atlas extends measurements of nighttime lights to the sea, revealing marine ecosystems…
Modern sea-level rise began in 1863, linked to the Industrial Revolution, with regional variations influencing…
Just-right conditions off the coast of this Portuguese fishing town have churned out some of…
NASA, NOAA, USGS, and other U.S. government agencies project that the rise in ocean height…
AWI experts confirm the delayed spread of the ice sheet 35 million years ago. Roughly…
Dissolving Oil in a Sunlit Sea The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill was the largest…
Researchers found Atlantic cod and squid far north in the Arctic Ocean, expanding the region’s…
The deep-ocean floor is the least explored ecosystem on the planet, despite covering more than…
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels will still be catastrophic for coral reefs,…