The findings, from the largely uncharted waters of Bounty Trough, show that “we’ve got a long way to go in terms of understanding where life is found in the ocean,” a researcher said.
Tag: Oceans and Seas
Why Is Mercury Stubbornly High in Tuna? Researchers Might Have an Answer.
Old accumulations of the toxic metal in the deep sea are circulating into shallower waters where the fish feed, new research found.
January Temperatures Hit Record Highs on Land and at Sea
On the heels of Earth’s warmest year, January was the eighth month in a row in which global temperatures blew past previous records.
Scientists Use Sea Sponges to Study Global Warming Back to 1700
Research on a long-lived but rarely seen species in the Caribbean is helping scientists piece together a revised history of climate change.
Mysterious Shipwreck Washes Ashore in Newfoundland
Experts say that the ship is probably from the 19th century, and that it was most likely brought onto shore in Canada by Hurricane Fiona.
Greenland’s Ice Sheet May Be Losing 20% More Ice Than Previously Measured
The island is shedding 20 percent more than previously estimated, a study found, potentially threatening ocean currents that help to regulate global temperatures.
Norway Moves to Allow Seabed Mining Exploration
The decision in Parliament, opposed by environmentalists, will allow prospectors to start surveying the country’s waters.
Why Are California’s Waters Lighting Up in Blue?
It looks like the trailer for “Avatar: The Way of Water,” but it’s a natural phenomenon. And spotting it is getting increasingly popular.
The North Sea Can Be Scary. But Maybe Not TikTok Scary.
A trend nobody asked for is here: Terrifying videos of unruly waves.
A City-Size Iceberg Is Moving Out of Antarctic Waters
Next up, a yearslong ramble through the Southern Ocean and, eventually, a big melt.