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See How Marine Heat Waves Are Spreading Across the Globe
Sea surface temperatures in 2024 broke records and about a quarter of the world’s oceans are experiencing temperatures that qualify as a marine heat wave.
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When will a vital system of currents in the Atlantic Ocean collapse? Depends on whom you ask.
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current, or AMOC for short, comprises an enormous system of currents that carries water ...
David Attenborough tells Prince William he was appalled to see what humanity has done to the ocean
David Attenborough has described the human impact on the deep ocean floor as “unspeakably awful” in a conversation with ...
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Where is the first lighthouse on Cape Cod? Here's how to visit
In the Cape Cod National Seashore is the Cape's first lighthouse, in North Truro. Here's a guide on how to visit.
Discover 10 unique jellyfish species and their interesting facts
Jellyfish, ancient and diverse, exhibit remarkable adaptations, from bioluminescence to immortality. These gelatinous ...
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The Lobster Never Stops Growing, Plus More Astonishing Facts
No matter how you look at them, lobsters are fascinating creatures and essential members of the ocean. They have been ...
Ocean currents can generate electricity – and our study shows Africa’s seas have some of the strongest
Some of the fastest ocean currents in the world have been discovered off South Africa, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania and Madagascar. These can be used to generate energy.
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Largest marine protected area in Atlantic Ocean will soon be official
From the surface, Ascension Island—a tiny volcanic outpost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between Brazil and the west coast of Africa—looks remote and isolated. But the small island is ...
4 Facts About The Saharan Dust Approaching The U.S.
The African dust approaching the United States this week raises many questions. A meteorologist explains what you need to ...