Seagrass meadows are disappearing at an accelerating pace, according to a new report, which is the first to look at the problem on a global scale.
NOAA Forecast Predicts Large "Dead Zone" for Gulf of Mexico this Summer
A new study from NOAA predicts that the “dead zone” off the coast of Louisiana and Texas in the Gulf of Mexico this summer could be one of the largest on record.
Oceans of Possibility
The oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth, yet their potential as a source of energy for social benefit has only recently begun to receive scientific, governmental and commercial investment. “Oceans of Possibility” surveys some of the developments entrepreneurs and scientists have been pushing to harness the power of the ocean as a direct source of energy to end dependence on fossil fuels.
Are Changes In Earth's Main Magnetic Field Induced By Oceans' Circulation?
A researcher applying equations from magnetohydrodynamics to our oceans’ salt water and found that long-term changes in Earth’s magnetic field are possibly induced by our oceans’ circulation.
Global Warming: Oxygen and Aquatic Habitats in a Changing World
The alarming observation of propagating “dead zones” where ecosystems collapse due to oxygen depletion as well as the potential worsening effect of climate change call for stronger scientific efforts in this field.
Ocean trash problem 'far from being solved,' U.N. says
The world’s oceans are full of trash, causing “tremendous” negative impacts on coastal life and ecology, according to a U.N. report released Monday.
Study links strandings to pollution
In a study published in the journal Environmental Pollution, a University of South Florida scientist found high levels of man-made chemicals in the brains and fluid surrounding the brains of marine mammals.
Sub will explore undersea borders
A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) could help define the limits of nations’ underwater borders.
Shellfish reefs are 'most imperilled sea habitat'
According to a report from The Nature Conservancy released this week, shellfish reefs are the world’s most imperiled marine habitats.
Timing is everything for northern shrimp populations in the North Atlantic
The tiny creatures, eaten in shrimp rolls and shrimp salad, occupy a pivotal role in the oceanic food chain and may serve as early indicators of changing climate due to their sensitivity to temperature.