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Scientists report that the Pacific Ocean, the largest body of water on Earth, is undergoing a slow process of shrinking.
New shark-mounted camera technology has provided the first-ever perspective of the ocean from the point of view of the world's biggest fish.
Scientists have uncovered a natural planetary thermostat involving sea levels and carbon sequestration that has regulated Earth's climate for 60 million years.
Scientists are warning that the rapid loss of oxygen from Earth's oceans could lead to global instability and push the planet into an unsafe space.
Underwater drones have rediscovered a West African coral reef that had been presumed dead for six decades.
Scientists are investigating whether a slowdown in Atlantic ocean currents could trigger extreme weather shifts across Britain, Europe, and North America.
Scientists from Cambridge have identified that small-scale deep-ocean turbulence can influence global climate patterns thousands of kilometers away.
Researchers warn that a critical ocean current system may have already surpassed a point of no return, potentially intensifying storms in California.
Researchers have documented the formation of new oceanic crust during a sudden spreading event at an underwater rift zone.
A mysterious cold spot identified in the North Atlantic is sparking concern among scientists regarding its impact on global ocean currents and regional climate.
New evidence reveals the Gulf Stream shifted north during an ancient cold snap, providing insights into abrupt climate changes.
A colder-than-expected patch in the Atlantic hints at a major ocean current collapse—scientists warn it may be irreversible.