More than one-fifth of the global ocean—an area spanning more than 75 million sq km—has been the subject of ocean darkening over the past two decades, according to new research. Ocean darkening occurs ...

For decades, the Indian Ocean has been known for some of the saltiest waters on Earth. But it seems that’s changing. Experts say parts of the Southern Indian Ocean have become noticeably “fresher” ...

Earth has always been nicknamed the "blue planet" because of the vast expanse of oceans covering its surface. However, recent scientific observations show that this iconic color could gradually change ...

As more carbon dioxide from fossil fuel pollution enters the oceans, the water gets more acidic. Researchers in a new study note that the ocean has gotten 30 to 40% more acidic since the beginning of ...

The deep, blue sea is becoming deeper — in color, that is. Climate change, along with human development, has reduced how much ...

New research from the university of St Andrews has found that some coastal areas will become much more acidic than previously anticipated. With added atmospheric CO2, these areas are acidifying more ...

Two surfers walk with their boards on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean in Sines, Portugal, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File) (CN) — During the summer of 2023, sea surface temperatures in ...