Copernicus warns of ‘unprecedented strain’ on world’s oceans as El Nino and climate change drive up sea temperatures.

The Congo River pours roughly 10.6 million gallons of freshwater into the Atlantic every second. A study published on June 10, 2026, shows that some of this

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The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface. Considering how vast it is, scientists know relatively little about what's going on down there. On top of that, there are many popular myths that have muddied the waters, making sorting fact ...

The global ocean reached its highest recorded temperature on August 22, 2026, breaking a record set during the usual spring peak.

The ocean is the largest of Earth's systems that stabilizes climate and supports life and human well-being. Despite its vital role in our ecosystem, the ocean has been gravely degraded and historically underrepresented within international climate change ...

The ocean is massive and covers most of the surface of our planet. In addition to its size, it’s packed with life, ranging from an astounding diversity of plants, microbes, worms, corals and crabs to squids, whales and, yes, even fish. The ocean is full ...

The three-day summit in December aims to bring different groups together to discuss and make plans for ocean stewardship initiatives.

What if one of the solutions for climate change was to boost the storage capacity of the ocean? That's what a new area of science called ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) promises. It's a solution inspired by nature—where seawater absorbs carbon dioxide ...