Global warming is having an impact on Atlantic Ocean currents that could lead to significant shifts in weather patterns in ...

The Dominican Republic beach where UPitt student Sudkisha Konanki vanished last week is known for unpredictable currents and ...

The world’s oceans are changing in ways we can't ignore. New research suggests that Antarctic ice melt is slowing the ...

As global electricity demand grows, traditional energy sources are under strain. Oceans, which cover more than 70% of Earth's ...

A mesmerizing new visualization of ocean currents from NASA has been compared to the Starry Night painting of Van Gogh.

A sequel to the popular first version from 2011, the new visualization now shows currents not just at the water's surface.

Part of the system that pumps water, heat and nutrients around the globe is at risk. Climate change could slow the Antarctic ...

Until now, a global evaluation of ocean current energy with actual data was lacking. Using 30 years of NOAA's Global Drifter ...

Explore the impact of Antarctic ice melt on the Antarctic Circumpolar Current and global climate change predictions.

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the strongest ocean current on Earth, is rapidly weakening due to the accelerating ...

Freshwater is less dense than saltwater, interrupting the natural sinking of the denser water that helps to power ocean ...