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A massive mapping project just revealed hundreds of submarine canyons beneath Antarctica's ice, some plunging 4,000 meters deep. This discovery rewrites our understanding of how ocean currents and melting ice affect global sea levels.
An international team just completed the deepest drill ever beneath Antarctica's ice sheet, pulling up 23 million years of history that could help predict our climate future. The surprise discovery of ancient ocean life offers real hope for understanding how to prepare for melting ice.
Young people from challenging backgrounds are discovering careers in marine science through nine-day sailing voyages that combine traditional seamanship with hands-on ocean research. Early results show the program builds confidence, scientific skills, and lifelong connections to ocean conservation.
Scientists discovered that the ocean floor plays a much bigger role in controlling Earth's climate than previously thought. The breakthrough reshapes our understanding of how the planet regulates temperature over millions of years.
Scientists in Japan discovered that amino acids in common seaweed and algae can help regulate blood pressure, potentially offering a natural alternative to hypertension medications. The same compounds also show promise for protecting skin from aging.
Researchers drilled 3,300 feet into Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier and captured valuable data about the warming waters beneath it, even though their instruments got stuck in the ice. The team's persistence brings us closer to understanding and protecting against future sea level rise.
Despite equipment becoming trapped in Antarctic ice, researchers captured the first-ever measurements from beneath the fast-melting Thwaites Glacier. The groundbreaking data confirms warm ocean currents are reaching the ice and opens the door for future studies.
A team of researchers spent a week living on Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, preparing to drill half a mile into the ice to study how warming oceans affect sea levels. Despite harsh winds and endless snow shoveling, the team stayed hopeful and connected through Starlink internet while waiting for their chance to collect groundbreaking climate data.
Scientists aboard OceanX's research vessel are diving nearly 1,000 meters deep off Indonesia to discover new species and compounds that could become future medicines. The mission combines cutting-edge technology with compelling storytelling to make ocean research accessible to everyone.
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.
Scientists just cracked the code on predicting massive earthquakes along the Pacific Coast by studying mud on the ocean floor. Their breakthrough could give communities a clearer timeline for preparing for the next big one.
Scientists using underwater robots have cracked the code on reading ancient earthquake records hidden in deep ocean mud. Their breakthrough could help predict when the next massive quake will strike the Pacific Northwest.