Marine plastic pollution is a major challenge in global ecological governance. A recent report from the United Nations Environment Programme shows that the accumulated amount of marine plastic waste ...

Jonah Feingold is raising $3 million for Romantical. It may be one filmmaker’s workaround — or a preview of what happens when the old indie system stops being enough. Jonah Feingold is applying ...

In the field of oceanography, researchers have been successful at simulating the ocean’s large-scale behavior but have struggled to capture smaller turbulent motions that play a key role in moving ...

A brother-and-sister team in Spain started a sustainable business model recycling old and damaged nets into stadium seating and decorations. Credit... Supported by Visuals and Text by Lena Mucha For ...

Watch as an artist transforms a simple canvas into a stunning textured wave painting using modeling paste and acrylic paints. This step-by-step demonstration covers every aspect, from sketching the ...

One recent study indicates offshore wind farms might play a role in increasing sea surface temperatures on the East Coast, though proponents have touted the resource as a cornerstone of clean energy ...

Melting ice in the Arctic is causing an increasing amount of freshwater to enter the North Atlantic, which is expected to result in a weakening of the Atlantic overturning circulation. However, many ...

The Gulf of Mexico, a regional ocean, is hugged by the southeastern United States and a large stretch of the Mexican coast, making it very important for both countries. The area helps bring goods to ...

Andrew Moore, professor of ocean sciences. (Photo by Renee Wall) The American Geophysical Union (AGU) will honor ocean sciences professor Andrew Moore at the University of California, Santa Cruz, ...

A storm rolling into the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico, a regional ocean, is hugged by the southeastern United States and a large stretch of the Mexican coast, making it very important for both ...

A recent University of Iowa study features an underwater vehicle that was given increased maneuverability by modeling its limbs similar to that of an octopus, making it easier to navigate difficult ...

All sea turtle species are threatened worldwide. They migrate long distances in the oceans – often thousands of kilometres – and so fall under multiple countries’ laws and conservation targets. They ...