The ocean plays a large role in cycling carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Determining how much carbon is locked away in the ...

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

The disappearance of sea ice in polar regions due to global warming not only increases the amount of light entering the ocean, but also changes its color. These changes have far-reaching consequences ...

Organic and inorganic radiocarbon ages resolve the origin and dynamics of carbon in the largest natural lake of Western ...

If you've been in the ocean, you may have noticed that red objects tend to lose their color under water, and there's a good ...

Shipbuilding has come a long way since the days of sail and wooden hulls. These ships carry out some wild missions thanks to ...

An international team of scientists has moved beyond just 'scratching the surface,' to understand how microplastics move through and impact the global ocean. For the first time, scientists have mapped ...

Mining the remote ocean floor has also never been done at scale, and many are concerned it could damage an ecosystem we don't know a lot about. Daniel Ackerman covers science and climate, and he's ...

When Ocean’s Eleven rolled the dice in 2001, it wasn’t just another glitzy heist movie. It was Brad Pitt’s masterclass in how to steal scenes without breaking a sweat. Sure, the cast was ...

SANTA CRUZ — Thousands of demonstrators lined Ocean Street in Santa Cruz on an overcast Saturday morning, from Blaine Street to Soquel Avenue, waving signs and creative placards, all ...

India’s Western Indian Ocean diplomacy may yet evolve into something more consequential. But for now, it remains more aspirational than strategic India is quietly stepping up its maritime ...

Ocean Isle Beach commissioners have tabled a decision on a proposed mini golf course for the third time. Commissioners cited concerns about traffic, noise, and aesthetics, particularly the impact ...