A warm blob of water in the North Atlantic is an ominous sign that a system of currents that regulate the planet's climate ...

In shallow coastal waters around the world, mud and other fine-grained sediments such as clay and silt form critical blue ...

Authorities are advising swimmers and surfers alike to exercise extreme caution—or avoid the ocean altogether—due to rip currents ... hands in front of you at all times," the agency said.

A new global analysis finds that many of the world's most threatened seagrass meadows lie within designated Marine Protected ...

Newsweek's weekly update maps the locations of 11 aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific region as of April 25.

An alternative to dredging aims to capture moving sand to protect the archipelago from erosion and rising seas.

While it has been long understood that microplastics exist on the surface of oceans, a team of researchers from four continents has found plastic waste throughout all ocean layers. A new study ...

Scientists map microplastics across ocean depths, revealing their deep spread, persistence, and potential climate impact.

Meltwater pouring off the Antarctic ice shelves is projected to dilute salty ocean water and disrupt the flow of one of the world’s most reliable and important ocean currents. “The Southern ...

The world is experiencing the most intense global coral bleaching event on record, with 84 percent of reefs experiencing heat ...

Researchers have released their 2024 U.S. sea level 'report cards,' providing updated analyses of sea level trends and projections for 36 coastal communities. Encompassing 55 years of historical data ...