During a voyage off the east coast of Africa, researchers collected detailed measurements of massive swirling currents that ...

All central Florida Atlantic beaches are at a risk for rip currents this week, prompting meteorologists to issue alerts.

A new study analyzed nearly four decades of deep ocean observations to reveal significant cooling and freshening of deep ...

Scientists uncover surprising evidence that the Kerguelen hotspot, responsible for the 5,000-kilometer-long Ninetyeast Ridge, ...

Glacial ice loss is a phenomenon that seems far removed from our everyday lives, but its impact is felt globally. As the ...

A riotous photography collection from a recent underwater mission off the coast of Chile shows new and fascinating deep-sea ...

Researchers took advantage of a rare chance to explore a new expanse of seafloor exposed by the breakup of an Antarctic ice ...

Until now, only about a quarter of the seafloor has been mapped using ships with special sonar equipment. The rest has ...

NASA and the French space agency CNES's SWOT satellite provides researchers with the tools to create the most accurate ocean maps yet.

Scientists have determined that at least six new aquatic species have been thriving under an Antarctic ice shelf.

Experts have been working on mapping the ocean floor with traditional methods, sending ships across the water with sonar ...

Research by the U.S. Navy has developed a new passive sonar method that could revolutionize stealth underwater drones.