Ocean : Science World Report

May 09, 2014 06:50 AM EDT

Strange, Deep Sea Animals Thrive on Lost Shipping Container

Scientists have taken a closer look at ocean communities and have discovered a lost shipping container almost 4,200 feet below the surface of Monterey Bay that has helped create a deep-sea animal community.

May 09, 2014 05:51 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Completely New Order of Marine Creatures Among Sea Anemones

Using DNA, scientists have found that a deep-water creature once thought to be one of the world's largest sea anemones, with tentacles reaching more than 6.5 feet long, is actually part of a completely different order of animals.

May 02, 2014 08:09 AM EDT

Viruses Hijack Deep-Sea Bacteria During Hydrothermal Vent War

Armies of viruses and bacteria fight against one another within the mineral-rich water billowing from seafloor hot springs called hydrothermal vents. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this interaction, reveal how and why this war is occurring.

May 01, 2014 11:17 AM EDT

Deepest Parts of the Ocean at Risk for Litter Pollution: New Survey Reveals Marine Trash

Not even the deepest parts of the ocean are safe from litter, it seems. A major new survey of the seafloor has revealed a massive extent of trash located in the ocean depths, including bottles, plastic bags and fishing nets.

Apr 30, 2014 01:12 PM EDT

Ocean Acidification Already Impacting Snails on West Coast by Dissolving Shells

Ocean acidity is a growing problem as greenhouse gases build up in our atmosphere. Now, the NOAA has discovered the first evidence that acidic waters off of the West Coast are dissolving the shells of tiny free-swimming marine snails.

Apr 27, 2014 04:32 PM EDT

Scientists Reconstruct Earth's Ancient Ocean to Find Origins of Life

Scientists have taken a closer look at the origins of the ancient oceans of our planet and have found details about how the first organisms on our planet could have become metabolically active.

Feb 11, 2014 11:51 AM EST

Bottle Gourd’s Presence in Americas Explained by Genetic Data

Many scientists have questioned the bottle gourd’s presence in North and South America, particularly because there are no wild versions that grow on this side of the world. Now, scientists may have the answer.

Feb 05, 2014 11:44 AM EST

Five Tips to Help Preserve an Ocean Near You

As problems with the environment and nature persist, scientists and other professionals have come up with mindful tactics to help preserve our world's natural wonders. National Geographic released an article that enumerated a list of tips to help preserve the world's oceans. Here, we'll provide five...

Jan 08, 2014 09:42 AM EST

The Domino Effect of Overfishing on Ocean Habitat: Many Species at Risk

The world's oceans are in trouble as overfishing continues to wreak havoc on the oceanic environment. Now, researchers have found that a domino effect occurs when too many fish are harvested from one habitat.

Jan 07, 2014 11:32 AM EST

Jumping Snails Grounded by Climate Change: Acidifying Oceans Impact Behavior

As carbon dioxide levels increase in the atmosphere, our world's oceans are changing. More specifically, the water is acidifying as it absorbs more and more of this gas. Now, scientists have discovered that one species may be drastically impacted by the changing climate.

Jan 03, 2014 09:05 AM EST

Dramatic Spikes in Ocean Acidity May Drastically Impact Coastal Ecosystems

As ocean acidity becomes more of an issue with increased levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, scientists are taking a closer look at the phenomenon. Now, researchers have found dramatic and natural short-term increases in the acidity of a North Carolina estuary.

Dec 31, 2013 07:24 AM EST

Climate Change Drastically Impacts Seafloor Marine Life by 2100

Climate change is impacting the globe. Now, scientists have found that not even deep-sea marine life is safe. They've discovered that seafloor marine life will decline by up to 38 percent in the North Atlantic and over five percent globally over the next century.