The researchers believe topographic features on the seafloor, like submarine canyons and gullies, are one of the many factors that shape the direction and strength of near-bed ocean currents. However, ...

Researchers measuring the salinity of the Southern Ocean did find unexpected results, but some online reports got the details ...

A groundbreaking study in the journal Science, has unveiled how deep ocean currents—known as global overturning ...

In this first glimpse of the "Sea Camp" series from NPR's Short Wave podcast, hear how climate change will significantly ...

A groundbreaking study in the journal Science, has unveiled how deep ocean currents—known as global overturning ...

A laser-equipped research platform has, for the first time, photographed airflow just millimeters above ocean waves, ...

The Doppler shift of microwave radar signal is determined by the relative motion between radar and ocean surface, including contributions from the movement of the radar platform and the ...

A sweeping new study has unveiled a global map of marine mollusks that reflects not just present-day ocean conditions but ...

New advancements in satellite technology are transforming how we understand the role oceans play in regulating carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in Earth’s atmosphere. While the oceans have long served as a ...

In two recent studies, researchers suggest a weakening ocean current system is to blame for a persistent cold spot in the ...

New satellite maps reveal how oceans absorb carbon, offering real-time insight into climate shifts and ocean acidification.

Deep below the surface of the ocean, bacteria and critters that feed off nutrients spouting from hydrothermal vents met with ...