Scientists have factored damage to the ocean to the social cost of carbon for the first time -- finding it nearly doubles the ...

Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their ...

The High Seas Treaty is the world’s first legally binding international agreement to safeguard marine life beyond national ...

Oregon State University research into marine protected areas plays a crucial role in the historic High Seas Treaty that goes ...

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Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet, carry 90% of global trade, and support millions of ...

Image In 2026, the ocean will make history. On January 17, a new treaty will enter into force. It offers hope of curbing the ...

Every second of last year, the Earth’s oceans absorbed the equivalent in energy to 12 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs. Global ...

Microscopic ocean algae produce a huge share of Earth’s oxygen—but they need iron to do it. New field research shows that ...

Every calendar year since 2019, ocean temperatures have reached new record highs. 2025 was no exception, according to a new ...

The ocean stored more heat in 2025 than ever recorded, fueling sea level rise, extreme weather, and growing climate impacts ...

Ocean microbes keep the planet healthy by cycling nutrients and capturing carbon, but a detailed and precise map of where ...