ocean

How scientists found a 'yellow brick road' on the Pacific Ocean floor

Formation's brick-like patterns caused by repeated heating and cooling from lava flows.

Melting Antarctic ice could slow world's strongest ocean current by 20%, study warns

Researchers say slowdown of ACC may allow invasive species to reach Antarctica, threatening fragile food webs and species like penguins.

Southern ocean winds may prevent AMOC collapse,according to Nature study

AMOC weakening may shift global rainfall, harming crops and causing droughts in the Mediterranean.

Ancient Filipino seafarers mastered ocean voyages 40,000 years ago, new study reveals

Microscopic analysis of stone tools shows ancient extraction of plant fibers for ropes and nets.

'Red tide' turns Argentina's beaches crimson: Massive macroalgae invasion hits Mar del Plata

The 'red tide' is a natural phenomenon caused by the massive shedding of algae from deep waters, which can be triggered by storms or the natural aging of the algae.

Mysterious black devil fish spotted for first time near Spain

The black devil fish is described as "a true predator of the depths" that uses "symbiotic bioluminescent bacteria as bait to lure its prey, in the same way as in the popular movie Finding Nemo."

Discovery of 'dark oxygen' challenges understanding of oxygen production

The discovery challenges traditional photosynthesis concepts, revealing new possibilities for life in harsh environments, Science noted.

Mysterious 'encounters' keep happening: Norwegian sail boat severely damaged by orcas off the coast

Researchers prefer to speak of encounters and interactions rather than attacks and assume that the orcas do not act with aggressive intent.

Orca Tahlequah mourns loss of second calf, carries dead offspring again

Due to food scarcity, up to 69% of Southern Resident killer whale pregnancies do not result in viable calves.

A killer on the loose? 44 dead seals found since October still baffle German authorities

Preliminary investigations have ruled out natural causes of death for the seals.

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