Antarctica Is About to Lose an Ice Shelf the Size of Delaware
Warming oceans and intensifying winds are combining to speed decay of coastal ice.
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In Order to Understand the Danger Posed by Sea-Level Rise, We Need to Look to the Past
Evidence of rapid sea-level rises around Southeast Asia thousands of years ago suggests that natural fluctuations in sea…
The Top 10 Developments for the World’s Oceans of the Past Year
From cruising the Northwest Passage to a new treaty to stop illegal fishing, here are the major developments…
How Cruise Ships Are Polluting Our Oceans
Princess Cruise Lines will pay $40 million for deliberate pollution, but even more virtuous cruise companies produce huge amounts of waste.
How the Navy’s Sonar Technology Has Been Harming Whales
The loud pulses of sound can disrupt the mammal’s hearing, communication, and mating habits. By Madeleine Thomas (Photo:…
We’re Running Out of Fish Faster Than We Thought
For decades, we've been underestimating how much food the world's oceans can provide, and how quickly those fish stocks are declining.
How Giant Icebergs Can Help Fight Climate Change
Melting icebergs leave behind a trail of nutrients that seeds the growth of tiny, carbon-sequestering marine organisms.
Predicting How Sea Animals Will React to Climate Change
Such predictions could help fisheries prepare for the future.
A First Crack at the Rogue Wave Puzzle
Physicists find that mysterious rogue waves are more predictable than we previously thought.
Do You Know Where Your Seafood Comes From?
Consumers are increasingly getting to know their local fish—and fishermen—through companies that cut out the middleman.