Three new species of zoantharians were discovered by researchers from the University of the Ryukyus…
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.
MIT scientists have determined the structure of an enzyme that is found in ocean microbes…
New batteries that “drink” seawater could power long-range underwater vehicles, giving UUVs a tenfold increase…
New research from MIT and Bristol University reveals that microscopic, mixotrophic organisms may have a…
In a newly published study, scientists from Yale University detail the differences in ocean temperatures…
Scientists have developed a new way to use satellite measurements to track changes in Atlantic…
NASA scientists continue to monitor and study this year’s El Niño, which appears likely to…
NASA’s Cassini Mission reveals a global ocean beneath the icy crust of Saturn’s moon Enceladus.…
In a newly published study, scientists from MIT reveal unintended consequences of an idea to…
A newly published study shows that phytoplankton are extremely sensitive to changing levels of desert…
A newly published study from MIT and colleagues shows that ocean acidification may cause dramatic…
A newly published NASA study shows that the recent extra heat from greenhouse gases has…
New research shows that the Antarctic ice shelves are rapidly thinning, revealing an eighteen percent…
Using satellite measurements, researchers and a team of international collaborators are developing new methods to…
Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory reveal that the extreme oasis of life deep in…
New data reveal the highest global mean sea surface temperatures ever recorded, indicating that the…
New research from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution shows that Earth’s water most likely accreted at…
New research from Rutgers University provides a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of climate change,…