China’s deep-sea mining deal with the Cook Islands raises the stakes in critical mineral competition, with the United States at risk of falling behind. In February, the Cook Islands announced a key ...

With sea traffic set to rise in a warming Arctic, researchers are helping sailors plot a safer course through sea ice and ...

From funny to fascinating to absolutely breathtaking, these are the best photos you’ll see all year—guaranteed.

The Arctic Ocean is more than just icy waters, it harbors vibrant ecosystems — but it also harbors valuable oil, gas, and ...

The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes ...

A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take nitrogen and convert it into the ingredient that helps all organisms grow.

Arctic temperatures spiked 36 degrees Fahrenheit, or 20 Celsius, above normal. By the end of the month, sea ice was at its ...

It is a world cut off from our own by thick blankets of floating ice, but some scientists are taking the plunge to learn how ...

Life Under Water is back for a second season after an incredibly successful first season which won a Bronze Climate award at the 2024 British Podcast Awards,… Tuesday 4 March will mark the second ...

Then-U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo rejected China’s move, saying: “Do we want the Arctic Ocean to transform into a new South China Sea, fraught with militarization and competing territorial ...

Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that are found in shallow waters in many parts of the world, from the tropics to the Arctic circle ... Covering only 0.1% of the ocean floor, these seagrass ...

A new study says part of the reason for these rapid changes to Arctic sea ice may be the abnormal flow of Atlantic Ocean waters and marine life into the Arctic Ocean. The study, co-authored by ...