Without warm currents from the South Atlantic, Iceland would be much icier and stormier. Now, those currents are at risk of ...

For centuries, scientists have known that oceans move and swirl, shifting water across the planet. But recent breakthroughs are revealing that some of the smallest currents are surprisingly powerful ...

A groundbreaking study in the journal Science, has unveiled how deep ocean currents—known as global overturning circulation—play a pivotal role in shaping the diversity and function of microbial life ...

Melting polar ice is unleashing stronger, faster currents, reshaping heat flow, nutrient pathways, and microplastic movement ...

When polar ice sheets melt, the effects ripple across the world. The melting ice raises average global sea level, alters ...

Iceland's government has classified it as a national security concern. Government issues warning over potential danger in ocean: 'We cannot afford to wait' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Many wonder why, despite the United States and Europe being at almost the same latitude, the climate is so different, especially cold in winter in parts of ...

The countries of the world agreed: Our planet needs more protection from human activity. And with the globe facing an assortment of environmental crises, they realized the plan needed to be ambitious.

MONTEREY – “Our Oceans,” a new docuseries by Netflix, takes a deep dive into what’s just outside our backdoor – the Pacific Ocean. Earlier this fall, the Monterey Bay Aquarium opened its doors for a ...