The ocean is a vital part of our planet's climate system. Through its global circulation patterns, the ocean draws vast ...

New research suggests continued global warming could put a major Arctic ocean current in serious trouble, and that the ...

New research suggests continued global warming could put a major Arctic ocean current in serious trouble, and that the consequences could extend far beyond the North. Known as the Beaufort Gyre ...

In the 2004 film 'The Day After Tomorrow', most of Earth's northern hemisphere is smothered in a blanket of snow when Earth's system of ocean currents collapses. Although consigned to the world of sci ...

Mindelo/Kiel. Today, the German research vessel POLARSTERN sets sail from the subtropical Mindelo, Cabo Verde, on a special expedition. On board are 13 Master’s students from West Africa, who will ...

Humpback whales use memory and ocean cues to guide migration, but climate change may disrupt this strategy, warns researchers ...

The Arctic Sun has long since dipped below the horizon, plunging the world into 24 hours of darkness.

Analysis of the sediment in Belize’s Great Blue Hole shows a concerning trend. Blue holes, the name for collapsed limestone ...

As the current holder of the G20 Presidency, South Africa is leading global efforts for ocean sustainability, particularly ...

A new study says the Chesapeake Bay could face marine heat waves for nearly a third of the year by 2100, impacting wildlife, ...