The oceans could become so filled with carbon dioxide that scientists are proposing a new factor to measure their capacity for absorption. Our current math isn't enough.

This is an ocean planet. And every company—whether it realizes it or not—depends on the biodiversity, food systems, and ...

Researchers have observed a population of orcas that cut and position kelp tools between their bodies to scrub each other’s ...

A new study from Duke showed oceans are getting greener at the poles and bluer in the subtropical regions, like off the SC ...

While leafy greens and vibrant berries have long held the crown in healthy eating discussions, a surprising contender from ...

This ocean region is a key part of the Pacific food web. It’s where tiny ocean plants called phytoplankton grow each spring, and these phytoplankton feed many fish and other marine animals.

Invasive species cost the North American economy $26 billion a year. By outcompeting local plants or animals, invaders reduce ...

Forest fires have historically been viewed as catastrophic events. Thanks to climate change, forest fires are now a threat for much longer periods of the year, rather than being limited to the ...

A mass extinction event wiped out around 90% of life. What followed has long puzzled scientists: The planet became lethally ...

In a new study published today in Science Advances, my colleagues and I have uncovered the earliest evidence of rice in the ...

The Chattahoochee river watchdog installed Columbus’ first trash trap at Cooper Creek with the help of the Australian-based ...