For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth have measured the height of the ocean surface with remarkable precision. These measurements are crucial because changes in ocean height are one of the ...

Tiny fossils from Hokkaido are revealing a surprisingly mobile ancient ocean during a warmer world. A team led by researchers at Kumamoto University has identified a new genus of microscopic ...

Every time we do a load of laundry, tiny fibers of polyester escape from our clothes and slip down the drain. These ...

Texas is on El Niño watch as La Niña fades. Here’s what a strong El Niño could mean for Texas weather, hurricane season and ...

Something strange is happening beneath the surface of the world's oceans, and scientists are paying close attention. Currents ...

Shifts in the Gulf Stream could help researchers predict the human-driven failure of a huge system of ocean currents known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.

The retreat of ice in the Barents Sea could be strengthening a key ocean current that regulates global climate.

There are increasing indications El Niño is likely to form and strengthen into potentially a significant event during the next several months, throwing weather patterns worldwide out of whack and ...

As the climate heats up, sea levels are already rising around the planet. Scientific research shows that millions of people live in areas facing inundation, but now, a new study finds those numbers ...

The 65-year-old man was eventually brought to shore but was pronounced dead at a medical center Getty A 65-year-old man died after he fell into the ocean in Hawaii on Feb. 27 People nearby heard his ...