Tag: ocean

Since last year, thousands of starving sea lion pups and dead seabirds have washed up on California shores. Scientists are pointing the finger of...

Coral reefs play an important role in the ecosystem of our oceans and shorelines. Sadly, they have been disappearing over the last four decades,...

If you were to go scuba diving off the east coast of the United States, you might see something unexpected. Swim far enough from...

The University of Washington recently revealed new research which has found that methane is trapped in frozen layers below the seafloor, but rising temperatures...

In 2011, ecologist Mark Browne released a rather alarming study. The study, titled "Accumulation of Microplastic on Shorelines Worldwide: Sources and Sinks," revealed that...

Our oceans are the lifeblood of humanity and the Earth. They flow over nearly three-quarters of the planet, holding 97 percent of its water...

Numerous instances of marine mammals dying in record numbers have been reported along the west coast, particularly in California. In November, NBC Nightly News...

The worsening problem of ocean acidification has been found to have previously unknown consequences for fish. A new study has associated exposure to acidic...

Many of us know that due to emissions from modern industry and agriculture, our oceans and marine life are in danger. However, what we...

According to the Los Angeles times, the Hawaii Department of Health said thousands of fish have already suffocated and died due to the massive...