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A Portuguese island leader who fell in love with the ocean as a teenage diver just created the North Atlantic's largest marine protected area network. The 287,000 square kilometer sanctuary protects whales, dolphins, and vibrant underwater ecosystems while balancing traditional fishing practices.
A 40-year-old Antarctic iceberg is creating an unexpected gift as it melts: a huge burst of microscopic ocean life that helps fight climate change. NASA satellites captured the stunning transformation happening right now in the South Atlantic.
Researchers discovered 31 previously unknown ocean creatures during a two-week expedition in the South Atlantic Ocean near Brazil. The Schmidt Ocean Institute captured stunning images and created 3D models of these deep-sea species.
When both engines failed over Boca Raton, Florida pilot Faith Tenkley made a split-second decision that saved her life. The 23-year-old navigated around buildings and beachgoers to execute a perfect water landing in the Atlantic Ocean.
Colorful zoantharians look identical in Brazil and Okinawa despite being separated by thousands of miles, puzzling scientists who discovered they may be nature's ultimate ocean travelers. As climate change threatens traditional coral reefs, these resilient creatures are thriving and offering hope for the future of our oceans.
Researchers have discovered a massive freshwater aquifer hiding beneath the Atlantic Ocean floor off the U.S. coast, holding enough low-salinity water to reshape how we think about Earth's resources. The hidden reservoir, stretching 90 kilometers from shore, contains ancient Ice Age water that's been locked beneath the seafloor for thousands of years.
A deep-sea expedition off Brazil's coast has revealed 31 previously unknown species, including glowing siphonophores and gossamer worms captured in stunning 3D detail. The discoveries offer a rare glimpse into Earth's largest ecosystem, the ocean's mysterious midwater zone.
Kia just renewed its electric vehicle partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, helping the nonprofit tackle ocean plastic pollution while turning recovered waste into car parts. The collaboration shows how corporate partnerships can drive real environmental progress.
Taryn Smith had never been in a rowboat before signing up to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. After 46 days at sea, the Nebraska woman became the first American woman to complete the World's Toughest Row alone.
A young engineer who saw more plastic than fish while diving as a teenager has now removed 50,000 tonnes of trash from waterways and says he can clean the world's oceans in just ten years. His solution targets the 1% of rivers responsible for 80% of ocean plastic.
A Belgian athlete competing in the world's toughest rowing race spent 24 hours clinging to a life raft in 15-foot seas before a tanker crew diverted their massive ship to pull him to safety. The dramatic Atlantic rescue shows how coordination between coast guards and commercial vessels saves lives at sea.
The creators of underwater game Subnautica 2 just donated $100,000 to The Ocean Cleanup, turning virtual ocean healing into real-world impact. Players who spent hours restoring an alien ocean are now helping save Earth's waters.
The team behind underwater adventure game Subnautica 2 just gave $100,000 to help remove plastic from the world's oceans. The donation to The Ocean Cleanup marks the studio's continued commitment to protecting the real-life seas that inspired their virtual worlds.
The Ocean Cleanup is launching a game-changing strategy this summer that uses AI and drones to find plastic hotspots in real time. It's like a weather forecast, but for tracking ocean trash.
A 25-year-old from landlocked Nebraska taught herself to row, then became the first woman to complete the World's Toughest Row alone, crossing 3,000 miles of Atlantic Ocean in 46 days. Taryn Smith's journey from Omaha to ocean champion shows what's possible when you chase your biggest dreams.
Researchers have discovered ocean currents are channeling fresh water to a new region off Australia, revealing how our planet adapts to changing climate patterns. The finding helps scientists better understand the ocean's global circulation system.
Hydro Flask just launched a major partnership with Ocean Conservancy to tackle the 200 million metric tons of plastic choking our oceans. The multi-year initiative will mobilize millions of sports fans and concertgoers to ditch single-use plastics at stadiums and venues worldwide.
Sophia Walters broke a world record rowing across the Pacific Ocean in 2022. Now she's setting her sights on conquering the Atlantic this December in one of the planet's toughest endurance races.
More than 1,000 researchers just unveiled over 1,100 newly discovered ocean species, from carnivorous "death ball" sponges to ghost sharks living miles beneath the waves. The discoveries prove our oceans are teeming with life we're only beginning to understand.
Norwegian company Blueye Robotics just launched two underwater drones that can explore ocean depths up to 500 meters, opening up the deep sea to researchers, conservationists, and anyone curious about what lies beneath. These mini-ROVs make ocean exploration more accessible than ever before.
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