For a few short weeks each year, the Arctic appears to burst into life. Early explorers often marvelled at the contrast ...

For decades, the science of oceans has focused primarily on warming ocean water. But that image is no longer adequate. Researchers are now tracking the rapid changes that do not act as a linear ...

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The oceans are warming at an alarming rate. 2023 shattered records across the world's oceans, and was the first time that ocean temperatures exceeded 1°C over pre-industrial levels. This led to the ...

Offshore wind farms can create their own local climates and may alter currents. How does that affect marine life around them? By Becki Robins / Undark Published Aug 24, 2023 9:00 PM EDT This article ...

Microplastics, plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters, can be found in land, air, and water, and have infiltrated our food chain, resulting in far-reaching health consequences for humans and ...

The long-term impacts of marine heat waves on biodiversity and management strategies required to mitigate further damage were the focus of a review by researchers at The University of Western ...