How Scientists Use the Color of the Ocean to Determine the Impacts of Climate Change
As climate change continues to warm the oceans, researchers have turned to microscopic sediments to observe trends.
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Is Your Sunscreen Harming Coral Reefs?
A single study was the main catalyst for recent sunscreen ingredient bans, yet the science community is still debating those ingredients' effects on coral reefs—and even on sunscreen users.
Viewfinder: Carnival Cruise Ships Are Reportedly Still Dumping Waste Into Oceans Despite a Felony Conviction
The Carnival Sensation cruise ship is seen at Port Miami on April 18th, 2019, in Miami, Florida.
The Ocean Gets Heat Waves Too, and They Are Threatening Marine Ecosystems
A new study shows that marine heat waves have become more frequent and more severe as ocean temperatures have climbed.
Why Some Coral Habitats Are Expanding Due to Rising Ocean Temperatures
While it may seem like a good thing, coral habitat replacing seaweed could be seriously detrimental to marine habitats off the coast of Japan and in the Mediterranean.
The Warming of the World’s Oceans Is Set to Increase Dramatically Over the Next 60 Years
Using a cutting-edge observation system, researchers have found that, unless we reduce emissions, the warming of the world's oceans will continue at a rapid pace.
The Weird Legal Mechanics Behind Burials at Sea
A botched ocean funeral caused chaos in the Netherlands last week, but across the globe, sea burials are on the rise.
Are Deep Sea Reefs Really a Lifeboat for Our Vanishing Corals?
A new study has cast doubt on the extent to which mesophotic reefs may be a refuge for shallower species hit by overfishing, warming waters, and extreme weather.
Viewfinder: Massive Waves Descend on Northern California Beaches
A surfer rides a wave at the famous Mavericks surf break on December 17th, 2018, in Half Moon Bay, California. A giant swell brought waves of up to 50 feet high to Northern California.
Microplastic Pollution Is at an All-Time High in Cyprus
The contaminated beaches that researchers studied in the Mediterranean are crucial nesting sites for both green and loggerhead sea turtles.