A Deeper Understanding of Antarctic Bottom Water Researchers have learned new information on how Antarctica’s…
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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.
Geologists find parallels between ancient, global-scale extinction events and modern threats to Earth’s oceans. A…
Extreme Nonlinear Wave Group Dynamics in Directional Wave States Understanding the unexpected nature of ocean…
A rare third-year La Niña event may extend from 2020 to 2023, driven by persistent…
How Coastal Ocean Currents Increase Antarctic Ice Shelf Melt A new model suggests that Antarctica’s…
Cold water shock is linked to catastrophic coral collapse in the Eastern Pacific, according to…
A Little Ice Age Study Reveals New Information About the North Atlantic Climate System Scientists…
Stronger winds and warming of the upper ocean layers in the western tropical Pacific have…
Many parts of Europe saw record-breaking temperatures over the summer. However, it wasn’t just the…
A New Twist in Marine Upwellings at a Well-Known Feeding Ground Oceanographers have learned more…
Continental Movement Is Capable of Throttling Marine Oxygen A previously overlooked factor — the position…
Lithium extraction from the deep sea, overfishing of deeper-water species, and the unexpected ocean impacts…
Autonomous technology uses eDNA to survey biodiversity. In a major step forward for monitoring the…
Much of the “excess heat” stored in the subtropical North Atlantic is in the deep…
In a new study, an international team of researchers investigates the atmosphere as a relevant…
Scientists Announce Comprehensive Regional Diagnostic of Microbial Ocean Life Using DNA Testing Large-scale ‘metabarcoding’ methods…
Largest ever ichthyosaur tooth is among fossil discoveries including remains of a new beast, sized…
Air pollution heating up the Southern Ocean. According to new research, a lesser-known form of…