Tiny fossils crack a Cretaceous cold case: Ocean acidification triggered one of the ocean's most severe extinctions

A 113-million-year-old marine murder mystery may finally be solved. Using chemical clues locked inside microscopic fossils, ...

The Pacific Ocean is running a fever. Why that’s an ominous sign.

A marine heat wave covering an area eight times the size of the United States could soon fuel serious storms and extreme heat.

Ocean Water Temperatures Hit Record High, Experts Call It 'Uncharted Territory'

Ocean water temperatures have hit an all-time high, and experts say the world could be heading into 'uncharted territory.' ...
Wired

The Ocean’s Mysteries—and Marvels—Are About to Reach New Depths

The ocean is Earth’s defining feature. Two of the most famous photographs of all time stamped that indelibly on our minds: Earthrise (1968) and The Blue Marble (1972), both taken during the Apollo ...
Time

The Ocean Still Holds Mysteries. That's Why We Must Save It

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CNN

Ocean heat is off the charts, so where are the hurricanes? Forecasters warn a change is coming

Record-high ocean temperatures are setting the stage for an active Atlantic hurricane season with explosive tropical development, but just one thing is missing: storms. There have been no tropical ...
Opinion
Anchorage Daily NewsOpinion

Opinion: U.S. needs to refocus ocean management on ecosystem conservation

America’s ocean management system is broken and in urgent need of repair. While America’s oceans support a multibillion-dollar economy, thousands of jobs and resources and services enjoyed by all, our ...
Smithsonian Magazine

These 11 Wildlife Images From the Ocean Conservancy’s Photography Contest Showcase the Wonder of Earth’s Waters

Seals, penguins and fish are featured in the nonprofit’s annual competition to inspire care for the world’s oceans ...
Phys.org

Recognizing the ocean as a living being is increasingly important for global sustainability, claim researchers

The ocean is the largest of Earth's systems that stabilizes climate and supports life and human well-being. Despite its vital role in our ecosystem, the ocean has been gravely degraded and ...
Yahoo

25 Mind-Boggling Facts About the Ocean You May Not Already Know

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface. Considering how vast it is, scientists know relatively little about ...
Time

The Ocean's Health Is Deteriorating on Multiple Fronts, U.N. Scientists Warn

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Center for Biological Diversity

OCEAN PLASTICS POLLUTION

Plastic accumulating in our oceans and on our beaches has become a global crisis. Billions of pounds of plastic can be found in swirling convergences that make up about 40 percent of the world's ocean ...