The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is often described as the planet’s great conveyor belt, moving warm water ...

The disruption of a current that carries heat north from the tropics would make much of the world hotter, while turning Iceland into “one giant glacier.” ...

A conveyor belt of ocean water that loops the planet and regulates global temperatures could be heading for a tipping point.

Using advanced computer simulations, researchers from the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) ...

The ocean surrounding Japan is changing at a rate that baffles experts, with consequences affecting local fishing and culture ...

This Sept. 6, 2023, satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Lee, right, off in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean. When it comes to staying ...

Scientists have detected a major drop in salinity in one of the world’s saltiest ocean regions. The change could affect monsoons, marine life and global climate systems, raising new concerns about the ...

Scientists have uncovered how changing ocean currents in South Georgia's fjords could affect the survival of young mackerel icefish. The species is a key component of the island's rich marine ...

As global electricity use grows, the strain on traditional energy sources increases. Renewable options like wind and solar have become popular, yet there's a massive, largely untapped resource beneath ...

Ocean currents driven by wind, water density, tides, ocean floor features, or the Coriolis effect, have an important role on climate regulation and marine ecology. In turn, increasing water surface ...

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, and in 2026, there are big concerns about climate change driving more extreme weather and health impacts for those of us who live here. This week, an arctic ...