Ocean : Science World Report

Aug 06, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

New Deep-Sea Anglerfish is Something Out of Nightmares

It's a horrifying discovery. Scientists have uncovered a new species of deep-sea anglerfish in the deep waters in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

Jul 22, 2015 10:05 AM EDT

Monster Waves Tracked Deep Beneath the Ocean Surface

Scientists have found out a little bit more about these skyscraper-high waves, which rarely break the ocean surface and instead move and dissipate underwater.

Jul 22, 2015 08:35 AM EDT

Ocean Acidification May Cause Major Food Web Changes with Warming Temperatures

Scientists have found that ocean acidification may cause some major changes in the ocean's food chain due to its effect on phytoplankton communities.

Jul 21, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

Climate Change: Wide-Ranging Species Have an Edge in Warming Oceans

Not all animals are going to suffer from warming oceans. Scientists have found that marine species with large ranges will actually be able to extend their territories faster in response to climate change.

Jul 20, 2015 04:44 PM EDT

Accidentally Discovered Shipwreck is Centuries-Old

Scientists have uncovered a centuries-old shipwreck off of the coast of North Carolina. The ship was actually discovered accidentally after researchers used sonar scanning technology.

Jul 20, 2015 07:37 AM EDT

Tiny Plankton Brighten the Clouds Over and Cool the Southern Ocean

What keeps our oceans cool? Marine plankton apparently does the job.

Jul 17, 2015 08:44 AM EDT

Climate Change: Oceans May Have Reached Their Limits of Heat Storage

As temperatures warmed, our ocean kept the heat in check. Now, though, it seems as if the oceans have reached their limit-and we're going to see some major warming very soon.

Jul 15, 2015 11:15 PM EDT

Beaches: Fecal Matter May Be Lurking In The Sand

New findings published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology reveal that resting on the beach next to a clear blue ocean may not be the freshest spot to spend your summer vacation.

Jul 14, 2015 10:51 AM EDT

Climate Change: Ocean Warming Causes Stronger Rainfall Extremes

Warmer oceans may cause harder rainfall. Scientists have found that as temperatures rise on our planet, there may be more precipitation extremes in our future.

Jul 13, 2015 05:31 PM EDT

Undersea Volcano That's 50 Million Years Old Discovered Near Australia

A submerged, underwater volcano has been found off of the coast of Australia.

Jul 03, 2015 08:42 PM EDT

Climate Change: Oceans May be at Severe Risk with Rising Carbon Dioxide

Scientists have found that our oceans need an immediate and substantial reduction of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, or else we're liable to see far-reaching and potentially irreversible impacts on marine ecosystems.

Jul 02, 2015 08:17 AM EDT