The beloved anemone fish popularized by the movies “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory” don’t have…
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.
Earth’s climate is changing, and the study of oceans is vital to understanding the effects…
Compelling Hard Evidence: El Nino Swings More Violently in the Industrial Age El Ninos have…
Something old, something new in the ocean’s blue: The discovery of a forgotten metabolic pathway…
A collaboration between researchers at the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa School of Ocean…
Trillions of plastic fragments are afloat at sea, which cause large “garbage patches” to form…
New technique unexpectedly finds that black carbon in rivers and oceans differs significantly. In understanding…
By creating protocells in hot, alkaline seawater, a University College London-led research team has added…
There’s a speed limit on the damage surface ponds can do to ice shelves, but…
A Florida State University researcher has uncovered a new geophysical phenomenon where a hurricane or…
Newly understood factors make ice shelves more vulnerable to breakup according to College of Wooster,…
A mystery that has baffled scientists for more than two decades is being solved by…
How do you weigh a living whale? The obvious response is very carefully, but scientists…
Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) study reveals the effects of Hurricane Nicole on deep-sea ecosystems and…
Rutgers-led study casts doubt on Himalayan rock weathering hypothesis. A key theory that attributes the…
Delicate wash cycles in washing machines were found to release more plastic microfibers than other…
While collecting water samples and plankton in Tampa Bay, researchers discovered a high concentration of…
These top predators travel far across the Pacific, returning to the same areas in the…