Chinese research vessels have spent years studying the world’s seafloor for ostensibly civilian purposes—but have ...

At this week’s U.N. Oceans Conference in the south of France, delegates need only glance outside the conference hall at the ...

When it comes to fishing, reeling in the biggest one is often the goal. But as it turns out, leaving the largest and oldest ...

Compounds that are used to make plastics and personal-care products were found in all types of marine environment, a ...

The average daily global sea surface temperature rose to 20.98 degrees Celsius (69.76 Fahrenheit) on Aug. 4, according to data from the European Union's climate monitor — far above the average for ...

Our planet absorbs a lot of energy in the oceans, so warming oceans can have devastating impacts on the weather. From stronger hurricanes to increased flooding from rainstorms, you will start to see ...

A team of researchers have found that the ocean is facing a new set of issues. They found that the ocean "flips" are ...

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Oceans are absorbing the Earth’s excess energy. That’s bad ...

Every time we do a load of laundry, tiny fibers of polyester escape from our clothes and slip down the drain. These ...

Rising ocean temperatures also contribute to the loss of coral reefs, which help support fisheries, and protect coastlines ...

The world’s oceans are home to an incredible range of life, from massive predators to small, unusual creatures that thrive in ...