First suggested for killer whales, skin molt may drive long-distance migration for all whales that…
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.
At least 26 percent of our oceans need urgent conservation attention to preserve Earth’s marine…
Mediterranean-type climates face immediate drops in rainfall when greenhouse gases rise, but this could be…
Study finds Earth’s oceans contain just the right amount of iron; adding more may not…
Sea level rise due to ice loss in Antarctica could become a major risk for…
Toxic and invisible oil spread well beyond known satellite footprint, fishing closures. Toxic and invisible…
Scientists Find Record Warm Water in Antarctica, Pointing to Cause Behind Troubling Glacier Melt A…
Using 12 years of satellite data, NASA scientists have measured how the influx of cold,…
Microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans is a growing problem, and most studies of the…
Earth’s Most Biodiverse Ecosystems Face a Perfect Storm A combination of climate change, extreme weather,…
Machine learning Earth system model projects higher numbers in low-latitude regions. A neural network-driven Earth…
In first-of-its-kind research, NOAA scientists and academic partners used 100 years of microscopic shells to…
Cardiff University scientists have shed new light on the Earth’s climate behavior during the last…
While regular fish have flat scales, shark ‘scales’ look more like teeth. But their denticles…
Total collapse in the next 1,000 years unlikely. The North Atlantic Current transports warm water…
A new study led by Simon Fraser University’s Dean of Science, Prof. Paul Kench, has…
New study provides the first evidence that thinning ice shelves around Antarctica are causing more…
New technology could open the door to seafloor earthquake monitoring. An international team of geoscientists…