The color of the ocean is changing, and it isn’t a good thing. According to a new study published in the journal Nature, color changes to the ocean have been ongoing for the past 20 years ...

Millions of tons of plastic in the ocean aren't floating in plain sight—they're invisible. Scientists have now confirmed that ...

Nanoplastics entered the Atlantic via rivers, sunlight-driven plastic breakdown, and even through the air with rain or dust.

Without sharks, ocean ecosystems would become unbalanced, leading to overpopulation of some species and the collapse of ...

NASA chief Kate Calvin discusses how climate change is affecting everyday life 06:10. The oceans of today look different from the oceans of 20 years ago, researchers found in a new study.

A new study analyzing 20 years of data has found that our oceans have changed color, indicating a significant shift in marine ecosystems that is likely due to human-caused climate change.

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Transformational Play are hoping a virtual trip into the watery abyss will inspire connection with ocean ecosystems, even for people who've ...

According to the Nature article, “Five Priorities for a Sustainable Ocean Economy,” “[blue carbon]” ecosystems of mangroves, seagrass beds, and salt marshes store carbon at up to 10 times ...

Plankton may be tiny, but they play an important role in the ocean. As the foundation of marine ecosystems, they support ocean food webs and help regulate Earth's climate by storing carbon.

To further secure President Biden’s ocean legacy, policymakers must lay the groundwork to go beyond 30×30, focusing efforts on effective and equitable ocean policies, delivering conservation ...