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Phytoplankton enhance Arctic Ocean's ability to soak up carbon dioxide, study finds

July 14, 2020

Phytoplankton enhance Arctic Ocean's ability to soak up carbon dioxide, study finds

A new study from researchers at Stanford University reports massive blooms of phytoplankton have dramatically enhanced the Arctic Ocean's ability to soak up carbon dioxide.

Scientists find first direct evidence of ocean mixing across the Gulf Stream

July 7, 2020

Scientists find first direct evidence of ocean mixing across the Gulf Stream

Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence of the so-called Gulf Stream “blender effect” where the waters mix on either side of the current.

Strange new species discovered in Pacific Ocean 'abyss'

July 1, 2020

Strange new species discovered in Pacific Ocean 'abyss'

Four new species of single-cell organisms have been discovered in the depths of the Pacific.

Lost continent of Zealandia revealed in amazing detail in new map

June 24, 2020

Lost continent of Zealandia revealed in amazing detail in new map

Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, most of the remnants of a 2 million square mile lost continent known as Zealandia have fascinated scientists since 2017.

Underwater rivers discovered along Australia’s coastline

June 19, 2020

Underwater rivers discovered along Australia’s coastline

Scientists in Australia have discovered unusual underwater rivers along the country’s coastline.

Giant squid washes up on South African beach in rare sighting

June 19, 2020

Giant squid washes up on South African beach in rare sighting

A nearly 700-pound, fully intact giant squid washed up on a beach in South Africa earlier this month – a rare sighting for an animal that was first captured on video in its natural habitat only seven years ago.

Massive underwater rivers were discovered off the coast of Australia

June 19, 2020

Massive underwater rivers were discovered off the coast of Australia

Massive, underwater rivers have been discovered hidden off Australia's coasts by robotic ocean gliders. These rivers could be critical for moving material from the coasts to the deep ocean, the researchers said.

British diver photobombed after getting underwater cuddle from grey seal

June 15, 2020

British diver photobombed after getting underwater cuddle from grey seal

An English diver managed to get the experience of a lifetime after he took underwater images — and was embraced by a seal.

Former NASA astronaut makes historic dive to ocean’s deepest point, calls space station crew

June 8, 2020

Former NASA astronaut makes historic dive to ocean’s deepest point, calls space station crew

Former NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan successfully completed a historic dive into the Mariana trench on Sunday before speaking to the crew of the International Space Station from the depths of the ocean.

Delaware beaches closed after possible shark bite incident

June 5, 2020

Delaware beaches closed after possible shark bite incident

Beaches at Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware were closed to surfers and swimmers on Thursday afternoon in light of a possible shark attack that took place earlier in the day.