Whales and Fishes Absorb Greenhouse Gases, Reduce Atmosphere Emissions

Medicine & Technology Jun 01, 2021

Discovering a new way in which fishes and whales help the environment, researchers from the University of Agder in Norway found that fishes and whales help absorb greenhouse gas emissions.

Five Deeps Expedition Conclusion: Marianas Trench Still the Lowest Point on Earth's Oceans

May 11, 2021

An expedition to the five lowest-point oceans has recently concluded. The updated mapping shows that Marianas Trench is still the deepest among the five major oceans.

Scripps Project Finds 25,000 Barrels of Waste, Toxic Debris Off Los Angeles Coast

Apr 27, 2021

The University of California San Diego's Scripps Institute of Oceanography used robotics to map the seafloor around Los Angeles, finding waste materials.

Phytoplankton Genes Used by Researchers to Monitor Ocean Conditions

Apr 16, 2021

A team of researchers from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) has traveled the world to monitor oceans to assess the waters' conditions based on changes in plankton genomes.

Fish Poop and Their Role in Carbon Flux in the Oceans

Feb 19, 2021

Experts estimate that 16% of the carbon in the world's oceans comes from fish poop, fish breath, and other fish excretions. This study is the first to identify the role of fish poop in the carbon flux in oceans.

Scientists Study Impacts of Acidic Water on Octopuses

Jan 14, 2021

Researchers study the impacts of acidic water on octopuses, possibly bringing new understanding into how activities affect the world and how the world itself is adjusting in response.

Discarded Face Masks and PPEs End Up in Oceans

Dec 14, 2020

A study approximated that more than 120 billion masks and over 60 billion plastic-containing gloves are used worldwide every month, with a substantial portion ending up in the oceans of the world.

New Species of Giant 'Sea Cockroach' Can Grow 20 Inches in Length

Jul 17, 2020

A brand new species of giant isopod was discovered off the coast of West Java. These sea cockroaches can grow 20 inches in length and they look like pill bugs.

Floating Rocks Size of Manhattan Brave The Oceans

Aug 29, 2019

A volcano underneath the Pacific Ocean erupted and nobody knew about it, until the rocks the size of Manhattan, New York, were seen braving the waters to reach areas around the world.

Carbon Dioxide Emissions May Trigger a Devastating Reflex in the Carbon Cycle, Study Finds

Jul 10, 2019

Surpassing a “carbon threshold” could lead to mass extinction.

Scientists measure anthropogenic carbon dioxide in oceans

Mar 18, 2019

Data from 1994 to 2007 of carbon dioxide in ocean sinks determined

NASA Wants To Revive Mars' Oceans By Erecting A Magnetic Shield

Mar 07, 2017

Scientists from NASA had recently revealed a plan to revive the oceans of Mars.

From Single Cells to Us—The Tale Of Evolution As It's Told At Deep-Sea Vents

May 07, 2015

In the search for the origins of life, scientists have found a striking new link between lone cells and complex creatures like humans. The connection comes from observing life under the harsh conditions that exist near volcanoes more than a mile below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.

Why Whales Are Known To Have Some Nerve

May 06, 2015

Marine biology researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) have discovered a unique nerve structure that allows massive rorqual whales to fish effectively. The nerves within the tongues and mouths of these whales can "stretch" to more than twice their resting length and then snap back into position effortlessly.

The Nonstop Flight Down South—How One Songbird Species Commutes Thousands of Miles Without a Break

Apr 01, 2015

Think that you’ve got a long commute into the office every morning? Think again. While you may be used to sitting in traffic for hours on end, it turns out that one little songbird’s lengthy migration will put your commute to shame.