Tag: Ocean
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…
Deep Ocean Sound Confused Scientists For Years. We Finally Know What Makes It. : ScienceAlert
A Fascinating Discovery: The Mystery of the Biotwang Sound Unveiled A mysterious sound heard booming from deep under…
One Whale of a Meal Wins The 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year Competition — Colossal
Bryde’s whales, also known as "broodus," belong to the baleen family, which includes other majestic creatures like humpback…
Art and Science Set Sail in Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Artist-at-Sea Program — Colossal
Carlie Wiener “One of the most surprising things that has come out of the program is not just…
Scientists Will Engineer the Ocean to Absorb More Carbon Dioxide
Scientists are gearing up to engineer the ocean in an attempt to absorb more carbon dioxide from the…
See 15 Stunning Images From the Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards
Zhang Xiang’s photograph captures the harmonious relationship between humans and the ocean. The traditional fisher’s silhouette against the…