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The University of Cape Coast has launched the Africa Ocean Institute, a new research hub dedicated to protecting Africa's oceans and coastal communities. With over $500,000 in funding secured, the institute will tackle overfishing, pollution, and climate threats while supporting fishing communities across the continent.
A solar-powered floating observatory has returned to life three miles off the Jersey Shore, opening new doors for ocean research, student training, and sustainable technology development. The collaboration between universities and state agencies positions New Jersey as a leader in marine innovation.
A new floating research platform has launched three miles off New Jersey's coast, bringing real-time ocean data and innovation opportunities back to a historic marine observatory site. The solar and wind-powered buoy will support scientists, students, and marine tech companies while advancing the state's blue economy.
A billionaire-backed vessel is revolutionizing marine research by pairing cutting-edge science with Hollywood-level storytelling. OceanXplorer partners with local scientists worldwide to explore the deep sea while sharing discoveries with millions online.
Researchers in Japan discovered where microplastics from farm fertilizer end up after years of puzzling over vanished ocean pollution. The breakthrough reveals that beaches act as temporary traps, catching plastic before it disappears into unknown ocean locations.
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.
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.
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.
A decade of research has produced 100 peer-reviewed studies helping scientists understand and fight ocean plastic pollution. The Ocean Cleanup's journey includes flying over garbage patches, diving beneath research vessels, and even a call from the Secret Service.
A floating laboratory the size of a cruise ship is sailing African waters, gathering critical data that helps countries protect fish stocks, track climate change, and secure food for millions. The Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has become a beacon of hope for sustainable ocean management across the continent.
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.
After the Trump administration tried to dismantle crucial ocean monitoring equipment, bipartisan senators stepped in and saved the program. It's a win for climate science, but other ocean research efforts still need help.
A PhD student spent nearly a month aboard a research vessel preparing and deploying bright yellow buoys to track ocean currents along Argentina's coast. Her work helps scientists understand what's really happening beneath the ocean's surface.
For decades, scientists believed comets or asteroids delivered Earth's water. Now breakthrough research suggests our planet may have made its own oceans from scratch.
A groundbreaking study tracking whales, sharks, turtles, and seabirds across the globe reveals where the ocean's giants need protection most. The research could reshape how the world safeguards marine life on the high seas.
Researchers just gave a name to mysterious ocean events that plunge underwater ecosystems into darkness for weeks or months. The new framework helps protect marine life by tracking when and where these "darkwaves" strike.
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 just completed a four-year study of the mysterious ocean beneath Antarctica's largest ice shelf, revealing seasonal patterns that could help predict future sea level changes. The instruments they placed survived twice as long as expected in one of Earth's most remote environments.
Australian researchers are exploring gene editing to help kelp withstand warming oceans and climate change. The breakthrough could save underwater forests that support thousands of marine species along 8,000 kilometers of coastline.
Scientists are using GPS trackers on abandoned fishing nets to create the first moving map of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Yacht racers and researchers teamed up to deploy 144 ocean drifters and tag 27 ghost nets.
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