Jan 24, 2023 · Ocean acidification is a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time, caused primarily by an increase of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Without the ocean, life as we know it wouldn't be possible. There are a number of key reasons why. First, the ocean is the largest source of oxygen on Earth. According to scientists, …

Oceanus explores the oceans in depth, highlighting the research and researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in news, features, and interviews written by magazine staff, with full …

Jul 1, 2025 · Ocean circulation refers to the flow of water throughout the world's oceans, which acts as a fundamental driver of Earth's climate. This continuous movement redistributes heat, …

4 days ago · Animals Deep Antarctic waters hold geometric communities of fish nests Scientists found thousands of patterned fish nests in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea, boosting calls for marine …

What happens in the ocean as a hurricane passes over? Hurricane Florence. (courtesy NASA) Hurricanes are the most powerful storms on the planet, spanning hundreds of miles …

Oct 16, 2025 · Understanding how the ocean works is foundational to understanding life on this planet and to the discipline of oceanography. Get to know the big systems of the ocean: its …

Nov 15, 2024 · The ocean’s so-called biological carbon pump removes carbon from the atmosphere and stores it deep in the ocean on timescales that are important to the lifespan of …

NASA's Ocean Color Level 3 and 4 Browser allows users to view, download, or order global composites at various spatial and temporal scales (level 3) or get results from analyses of …

Oct 1, 2025 · Incredible diversity exists in the ocean, from microscopic organisms to the largest animals on Earth.