Beach-goers at Tybee Island’s North Beach have coined the phenomenon “mini-tsunamis” to describe the massive wakes created by passing container ships. The surges, which catch unsuspecting beachgoers ...

We often focus on space observatories that peer beyond Earth. But the vast majority of satellites stare right back at us.

SWOT's groundbreaking observations of the ocean floor offer unprecedented insights into underwater features, crucial for ...

In mid-January, a team of scientists were sailing aboard a research vessel in frigid Antarctic waters. They planned to investigate an unexplored section of the Bellingshausen Sea and the creatures ...

We know more about the Moon’s surface than Earth’s ocean floor — but that’s changing fast. A NASA-supported team used a ...

Reports have emerged that North Korea is expanding roads across the West Sea Satellite Launch Site. On the 21st (local time), U.S. North Korea specialist media 38 North reported that North Korea ...

Taken from the International Space Station by an astronaut, this is a view of Lake Van off Turkey ... They also play a role in studying deep-sea currents, tides, and the movements of Earth ...

Accurate seafloor maps are also important for an improved understanding of deep-sea currents ... Indian Ocean is based on sea surface height data from the SWOT satellite. Purple denotes regions ...

Ukrainian forces carried out an attack on an airbase deep inside Russia this week. New satellite images reveal extensive damage at the Engels-2 airbase. It marks Ukraine's latest deep-strike operation ...

To gain a comprehensive global view, scientists have increasingly turned to satellite data, which allows for broader ... These hidden peaks play an important role in the ocean, shaping deep-sea ...

A 2022 peer-reviewed study of available research by leading deep-sea scientists found “no or next to no scientific knowledge” for most of the seabed targeted for mining. NEW PLAYERS IN THE DEBATE ...