Tag: Oceans
15 Million Years before the Megalodon, This Giant Ancient Shark Prowled the Oceans
Ancient Giant Shark Predated Megalodon by 15 Million Years A recent discovery has shed light on an ancient…
Europa’s thick ice may hinder the search for life in its oceans
Europa has a vast, salty ocean covered by a thick shell of iceClaudio Caridi / Alamy Europa’s liquid…
Boiling oceans may sculpt the surfaces of small icy moons
These findings add to the growing body of evidence that small, icy moons in the outer solar system…
Karin Davie’s Oceans of Color
Karin Davie has established herself as a prominent brushstroke painter since the early 1990s, showcasing her mastery in…
Scientists Might Soon Predict the Ocean’s Rogue Waves
On November 13, 2025, an intriguing study was published in Scientific Reports shedding light on the predictability of…
The oceans just hit an ominous milestone
Over the last 12,000 years, Earth has undergone a remarkable transformation, shifting from an ice age to a…
Record marine heatwaves may signal a permanent shift in the oceans
Record-breaking Marine Heatwaves Pose Grave Threat to Ocean Life Hotter seas can lead to more intense storms, such…
The oceans may contain much, much more plastic than previously thought
A groundbreaking new study published in the journal Nature has shed light on the pervasive issue of nanoplastic…
Nanoplastics Make Up Most of the Ocean’s Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution in the ocean is a well-known problem that often captures media attention with images of marine…
There may be a surprising upside to losing coral reefs as oceans warm
Satellite view of coral reefs in New CaledoniaShutterstock/BEST-BACKGR​OUNDS A recent study suggests that the decline of coral reefs…
With a Busy 2025 Hurricane Season Forecast, Staffing Cuts and Warm Oceans Worry Experts
The official start of the hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean on June 1 signals the potential for…
We’re Still Slowly Learning How Polynesian Voyagers Navigated Entire Oceans : ScienceAlert
Navigating the open sea without modern instruments may seem like an impossible feat, but for Pacific Islanders, it…