Tag: Ocean
In the 2024 Ocean Art Contest, Circling Sharks and Squadrons of Rays Steal the Show — Colossal
Mobula rays are fascinating creatures often known as “devil rays,” despite lacking a stinger like their stingray relatives.…
‘Ghost’ Island Emerges From Ocean – And It’s About to Vanish Again : ScienceAlert
A 'Ghost' Island in the Caspian Sea Disappears Once Again In early 2023, a mysterious 'ghost' island appeared…
Ocean County Sheriff Says 50 Mysterious Drones Spotted Coming Off the Ocean — Claims ‘They Vanished Into Thin Air’ After Outrunning the Coast Guard and an ‘Industrial-Grade’ Drone |
An eerie and unexplained phenomenon has taken hold of the Jersey Shore in recent weeks, as mysterious drones…
First Ice-Free Day in Arctic Ocean Could Arrive This Decade, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
The Arctic Ocean Could See Its First Ice-Free Day Within a Decade, New Study Warns A recent study…
‘Marine Snow’ Studies Show How the Ocean Eats Carbon
November 29, 20242 min read‘Marine Snow’ Studies Show How the Ocean Eats CarbonThe ocean’s digestive system is dictated…
Ocean acidification is reaching deeper waters
Deep-sea coral reefs are at risk from acidificationHoward Chew / Alamy Stock Photo Ocean acidification is a growing…
Why Climate Scientists Are Sounding the Alarm on the Ocean Circulation System AMOC
The recent open letter from 44 climate scientists to the Nordic Council of Ministers has brought attention to…
Mulyana Transforms Plastic Yarn and Netting into Arresting Ocean Textures — Colossal
Indonesian artist Mulyana shines a light on the fragility of marine ecosystems through his innovative use of plastic…
How tiny phytoplankton trek long distances upward in the ocean
Plankton are tiny organisms that play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem. Among these organisms, phytoplankton are…
These Freakish Ocean Creatures Can Combine as One When Injured : ScienceAlert
Comb Jellies Have Frankenstein-Like Ability to Fuse Together When Injured When injured, pairs of comb jellies can seamlessly…
A transatlantic flight may turn Saharan dust into a key ocean nutrient
This process of iron alteration in Saharan dust as it travels across the Atlantic Ocean has significant implications…
Guest Explainer: Cooling the Gulf of Maine Surface Ocean Waters
The Gulf of Maine is heating up at an alarming rate, with surface seawater temperatures rising 97% faster…