Oceans
Could Flushing Cold Water Over the Great Barrier Reef Save Corals?
Lack of action on climate change is forcing scientists to devise ever more elaborate ways to stave off damage
Oil Spill Off Israeli Coast Covers Beaches and Wildlife in Tar
Authorities are searching for the ship responsible for the unreported spill
How the Rice's Whale Became a New Species
The intact skeleton of a washed-up whale gave scientists the final pieces of evidence needed to make the designation
Mysterious Sponges Live on a Boulder Under 3,000 Feet of Antarctic Ice
When scientists aiming to collect a sediment sample were stopped by a boulder, they found unexpected life instead
Researchers Use Whale Calls to Probe Undersea Geology
The study finds that fin whale songs are powerful enough to reverberate through the Earth’s crust, allowing scientists to study its thickness and structure
Tangled 'Cord' Mistaken for Litter Is Actually a Sea Creature
Along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico, beachgoers mistake sea whip coral for discarded junk
Sea Cucumber Poop Could Revitalize Coral Reefs
In one reef, three million sea cucumbers released 64,000 metric tons of nutrient-packed poo back into the ecosystem
Newly Discovered Marine Reptile Sawed Prey With Serrated Teeth
Researchers say the new species of mosasaur had teeth unlike those of any known reptile
Large New Whale Species Identified in the Gulf of Mexico
Named Rice’s whale, the species can reach lengths of 42 feet and lives in the Gulf’s warm waters all year
The Search for Aboriginal History Off the Coast of Australia
Archaeologists exploring the waters near Western Australia's Murujuga are finding ancient sites a short dive below the sea's surface
Oceanic Sharks and Rays Have Declined 70% Since 1970
Fishing fleets have indiscriminately slaughtered sharks for decades and a new study catalogues the environmental damage done
Nearly 400 Gray Whales Have Died Off the West Coast Since 2019
Scientists say the die-off, which is entering its third year, is likely due to a scarcity of food in the animals’ cold water feeding grounds
How the Pandemic Is Undermining Weather Monitoring
Scientists are scrambling to patch the cracks forming in the global marine weather monitoring system
Ocean Warming Threatens Baby Sharks in the Great Barrier Reef
Researchers found the hatchlings of the egg-laying epaulette shark are weakened by rising sea temperatures
This Seagrass Traps Marine Plastic
Researchers find the Mediterranean species of seagrass collects plastics in fibrous balls that form from its fallen leaves
Why Are Lightning 'Superbolts' More Common Over the Ocean?
Salt seems to be the reason why bolts are brighter over seas than over land
A New Device Tracks Lobsters as They Move Through the Supply Chain
Researchers hope the technology can be used to reduce the number of the crustaceans that die along the way
Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021
These visionaries are imagining an exciting future with chicken-less eggs, self-piloting ships and more
Fatal Skin Disease Outbreak in Dolphins Linked to Climate Change–Fueled Storm Surges
When the porpoises are exposed to freshwater after extreme weather, they develop grisly lesions that can lead to their deaths
Scientists Eavesdrop on New Population of Blue Whales Singing in the Indian Ocean
Scientists have identified a previously unknown blue whale song, suggesting that a distinct population had long gone undetected
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