Researchers map the geothermal heat flow in West Antarctica; a new potential weak spot in…
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.
Probiotic treatments helped corals survive bleaching by boosting stress resilience and aiding microbiome recovery. Treating…
A global ocean study shows that nutrient ratios in plankton depend primarily on deep-sea processes…
Nitrogen is vital for all forms of life: It is part of proteins, nucleic acids,…
The AMOC, a system of ocean currents influencing weather patterns globally and responsible for the…
A sudden hypoxic event off Panama killed half the coral and reshaped reef ecosystems. Microbes…
The results could help scientists unravel the processes underlying plate tectonics. If the Earth’s oceans…
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon categorizes innovative solutions for fighting pollution in the oceans. Marine litter is among…
Marine microbes survive in low-nutrient oceans by teaming up with ciliated cells that stir water…
A caldera resembling the “Eye of Sauron” was discovered near Christmas Island, revealing signs of…
Researchers Emphasize the Need for Baseline Information of Microbial Food Webs The hydrothermal vent fluids…
Actions in the coming decade will determine whether reefs survive, scientists say. An international group…
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba find that ocean warming and acidification are shifting temperate…
A new method for seeing through ice sheets using radio signals from the sun could…
The Arctic’s Last Ice Area is melting faster than expected, endangering habitats for polar bears…
In the mid-2030s, every U.S. coast will experience rapidly increasing high-tide floods, when a lunar…
Seamounts Offer Clue to Solving a Tectonic Puzzle The Hikurangi Margin, located off the east…
As melting sea ice brings more ships through the Northwest Passage, new research shows that…