A change in the Southern Ocean, the region absorbing the most human-induced warming globally, is…
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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.
Scientists discovered that at ultramafic-hosted hydrothermal vents, microbes can synthesize proteins in energy-releasing ways, making…
Climate change is altering familiar conditions of the world’s oceans and creating new environments that…
Sediment records from the Fram Strait reveal that the Arctic Ocean began warming around 1900,…
The Clean Ocean Manifesto sets 2025 and 2030 targets to cut pollution, boost monitoring, and…
A global study of marine biomass has found that humans have disrupted the natural balance…
Why did glacial cycles intensify a million years ago? Researchers find clues on the bed…
Autonomous robotic rover helps scientists with long-term monitoring of deep-sea carbon cycle and climate change.…
Microbes selectively process phytoplankton carbon, influencing whether CO₂ is stored in sediments or recycled to…
Fallen trees kept afloat in sea ice reflect accelerated ice loss in the last 30…
Ocean Life Helps Produce Clouds, but Existing Clouds Keep New Ones at Bay Stand on…
Warming oceans cause fewer bright clouds to reflect sunlight into space, admitting even more energy…
Boom in carbon-sequestering phytoplankton raises new questions about oceanic carbon uptake and productivity. Clouds of…
Zooplankton swim up and down repeatedly due to subtle changes in daylight intensity. Cued by…
Global warming could rapidly replace cold-water algae with warm-water types around the UK, altering marine…
A Final Call to Save Greenland’s Coastal Climate Records Greenland may be best known for…
Climate-driven habitat shifts are endangering North Atlantic right whales. Warming oceans have driven the critically…
The Kuroshio Current’s ancient shifts during climate change hint at how it may react to…