Ph.D. student Steven Fons’ Arctic research adventure, complicated by COVID-19. For Steven Fons, returning home…
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.
The discovery of the first active methane seep in Antarctica is providing scientists new understanding…
Ultra-black fish skin absorbs more than 99.5% of light in a new, extremely efficient way,…
Finding ends a century-long search for microbes that live on manganese. Caltech microbiologists have discovered…
Microbial cells are found in abundance in marine sediments beneath the ocean and make up…
Stanford scientists find the growth of phytoplankton in the Arctic Ocean has increased 57 percent…
A ringing bell vibrates simultaneously at a low-pitched fundamental tone and at many higher-pitched overtones,…
University of Maryland researcher discovers important ocean blender effect that may influence climate and fisheries…
In a study published recently in Ecology and Evolution, an international team of researchers focused on…
Two new genera and four new species of giant, single-celled xenophyophores (protozoans belonging to a…
Shrinkage due to COVID-19 may provide case in point. Volcanic eruptions and human-caused changes to…
New research published in the journal Coral Reefs revealed unexpectedly high growth rates for deep-water photosynthetic…
Research suggests glacial melting might explain the recent decadal cooling and sea ice expansion across…
Coral reef islands across the world could naturally adapt to survive the impact of rising…
Today marks World Oceans Day, a day that aims to raise awareness about protecting and…
Oceans cover 71% of Earth’s surface and are vital for our survival. But they are…
Mangrove trees – valuable coastal ecosystems found in Florida and other warm climates – won’t…
The extent to which rivers transport burned carbon to oceans — where it can be…