Oceanography

Explore the mysteries of our oceans and marine ecosystems.

28 articles
Ocean Acidification: The Silent Crisis
Climate Impact
May 22, 202511 min read

Ocean Acidification: The Silent Crisis

How rising carbon dioxide levels are changing the chemistry of our oceans and threatening marine life.

By Dr. Richard FeelyRead
The Great Barrier Reef: Fighting for Survival
Coral Reefs
May 19, 202514 min read

The Great Barrier Reef: Fighting for Survival

Current conservation efforts to protect the world's largest coral reef system.

By Dr. Ove Hoegh-GuldbergRead
Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vents: Oases of Life
Marine Biology
May 16, 20259 min read

Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vents: Oases of Life

Exploring the unique ecosystems thriving in the most extreme environments on Earth.

By Dr. Cindy Van DoverRead
Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans: A Global Crisis
Pollution
May 13, 202512 min read

Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans: A Global Crisis

The devastating impact of plastic waste on marine ecosystems and what we can do about it.

By Dr. Marcus EriksenRead
The Mysterious World of Cephalopods
Marine Life
May 10, 20258 min read

The Mysterious World of Cephalopods

Octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish: The intelligent aliens of our oceans.

By Dr. Jennifer MatherRead
Ocean Currents and Climate Regulation
Oceanography
May 7, 202510 min read

Ocean Currents and Climate Regulation

How ocean circulation patterns help regulate Earth's climate system.

By Dr. Stefan RahmstorfRead
Bioluminescence: Living Light in the Deep
Marine Biology
May 4, 20257 min read

Bioluminescence: Living Light in the Deep

The science behind glowing marine organisms and their evolutionary advantages.

By Dr. Edith WidderRead
Seagrass Meadows: The Forgotten Carbon Sinks
Ecosystems
May 1, 20259 min read

Seagrass Meadows: The Forgotten Carbon Sinks

How underwater grasslands capture carbon and support marine biodiversity.

By Dr. Carlos DuarteRead
Mapping the Ocean Floor: New Discoveries
Climate Impact
May 14, 20255 min read

Mapping the Ocean Floor: New Discoveries

Exploring the fascinating aspects of mapping the ocean floor: new discoveries.

By Dr. Richard FeelyRead
The Blue Carbon Initiative: Coastal Ecosystems as Climate Solutions
Climate Impact
May 19, 20256 min read

The Blue Carbon Initiative: Coastal Ecosystems as Climate Solutions

Exploring the fascinating aspects of the blue carbon initiative: coastal ecosystems as climate solutions.

By Dr. Ove Hoegh-GuldbergRead
Marine Protected Areas: Safeguarding Ocean Biodiversity
Climate Impact
May 4, 20256 min read

Marine Protected Areas: Safeguarding Ocean Biodiversity

Exploring the fascinating aspects of marine protected areas: safeguarding ocean biodiversity.

By Dr. Cindy Van DoverRead
Ocean Deoxygenation: Causes and Consequences
Oceanography
May 12, 202510 min read

Ocean Deoxygenation: Causes and Consequences

Exploring the fascinating aspects of ocean deoxygenation: causes and consequences.

By Dr. Marcus EriksenRead
Kelp Forests: Underwater Jungles in Peril
Ecosystems
May 24, 202511 min read

Kelp Forests: Underwater Jungles in Peril

Exploring the fascinating aspects of kelp forests: underwater jungles in peril.

By Dr. Jennifer MatherRead
The Role of Phytoplankton in Ocean Health
Ecosystems
May 13, 202510 min read

The Role of Phytoplankton in Ocean Health

Exploring the fascinating aspects of the role of phytoplankton in ocean health.

By Dr. Stefan RahmstorfRead
Sharks: Misunderstood Guardians of the Sea
Climate Impact
May 1, 20257 min read

Sharks: Misunderstood Guardians of the Sea

Exploring the fascinating aspects of sharks: misunderstood guardians of the sea.

By Dr. Edith WidderRead
Rising Sea Levels: Coastal Communities at Risk
Marine Biology
May 16, 202511 min read

Rising Sea Levels: Coastal Communities at Risk

Exploring the fascinating aspects of rising sea levels: coastal communities at risk.

By Dr. Carlos DuarteRead
Sustainable Fisheries Management
Oceanography
May 2, 202514 min read

Sustainable Fisheries Management

Exploring the fascinating aspects of sustainable fisheries management.

By Dr. Richard FeelyRead
Marine Mammals: Adaptations for Aquatic Life
Oceanography
May 22, 20258 min read

Marine Mammals: Adaptations for Aquatic Life

Exploring the fascinating aspects of marine mammals: adaptations for aquatic life.

By Dr. Ove Hoegh-GuldbergRead
The Deep Scattering Layer: The Ocean's Twilight Zone
Oceanography
May 25, 202514 min read

The Deep Scattering Layer: The Ocean's Twilight Zone

Exploring the fascinating aspects of the deep scattering layer: the ocean's twilight zone.

By Dr. Cindy Van DoverRead
Coral Bleaching: Causes, Impacts, and Recovery
Conservation
May 3, 202511 min read

Coral Bleaching: Causes, Impacts, and Recovery

Exploring the fascinating aspects of coral bleaching: causes, impacts, and recovery.

By Dr. Marcus EriksenRead
Ocean Noise Pollution and Its Effects on Marine Life
Climate Impact
May 13, 20257 min read

Ocean Noise Pollution and Its Effects on Marine Life

Exploring the fascinating aspects of ocean noise pollution and its effects on marine life.

By Dr. Jennifer MatherRead
Mangrove Ecosystems: Coastal Protection and Carbon Storage
Climate Impact
May 2, 202512 min read

Mangrove Ecosystems: Coastal Protection and Carbon Storage

Exploring the fascinating aspects of mangrove ecosystems: coastal protection and carbon storage.

By Dr. Stefan RahmstorfRead
Ocean Microplastics: The Invisible Threat
Ecosystems
May 13, 20259 min read

Ocean Microplastics: The Invisible Threat

Exploring the fascinating aspects of ocean microplastics: the invisible threat.

By Dr. Edith WidderRead
The Thermohaline Circulation: Earth's Ocean Conveyor Belt
Conservation
May 1, 202512 min read

The Thermohaline Circulation: Earth's Ocean Conveyor Belt

Exploring the fascinating aspects of the thermohaline circulation: earth's ocean conveyor belt.

By Dr. Carlos DuarteRead
Marine Biotechnology: Medicines from the Sea
Ecosystems
May 21, 202512 min read

Marine Biotechnology: Medicines from the Sea

Exploring the fascinating aspects of marine biotechnology: medicines from the sea.

By Dr. Richard FeelyRead
Sea Turtles: Ancient Mariners in Crisis
Ecosystems
May 14, 202510 min read

Sea Turtles: Ancient Mariners in Crisis

Exploring the fascinating aspects of sea turtles: ancient mariners in crisis.

By Dr. Ove Hoegh-GuldbergRead
Deep-Sea Mining: Environmental Concerns and Regulations
Marine Biology
May 1, 20258 min read

Deep-Sea Mining: Environmental Concerns and Regulations

Exploring the fascinating aspects of deep-sea mining: environmental concerns and regulations.

By Dr. Cindy Van DoverRead
Ocean Observing Systems: Monitoring the Blue Planet
Marine Biology
May 6, 202510 min read

Ocean Observing Systems: Monitoring the Blue Planet

Exploring the fascinating aspects of ocean observing systems: monitoring the blue planet.

By Dr. Marcus EriksenRead