The world's most powerful ocean current could slow by 2050
The ocean is a vital part of our planet's climate system. Through its global circulation patterns, the ocean draws vast quantities of our planet's heat and carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
Scientists discover deep-sea microplastic hotspots driven by fast-moving underwater avalanches
Fast-moving underwater avalanches, known as turbidity currents, are responsible for transporting vast quantities of ...
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Experts stunned after deep-sea dives reveal new information about location once thought lifeless: 'Set a high scientific standard'
Scientists hope their data can protect these fragile ecosystems and encourage in-depth research. Experts stunned after ...
Hurricanes Leave Deep Scars Beneath the Sea
Long-term data from a deep-sea observatory shows hurricanes transport reef sediments and pollutants to the deep ocean, ...
Mapping the Next Disaster: Deep Underwater Discovery Unlocks Hidden Seismic Hazards
ROVs offer fresh perspectives on the ancient history of the ocean. Marine and coastal geoscience are essential for understanding both ancient and modern geological processes, assessing offshore and ...
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Scientists issue dire warning after disturbing discovery made at the bottom of the ocean: 'Not a single inch of it is clean'
An international team of researchers found 167 items at the bottom of the Calypso Deep, the deepest point of the ...