Each year, World Oceans Day provides an opportunity to reflect on humanity's relationship with the sea. This year, the theme, ...

Sea-level rise has accelerated across Africa in recent decades, thanks to global warming and, in particular, to the melting of ice sheets and glaciers, according to a recent study. Sea levels across ...

For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth have measured the height of the ocean surface with remarkable precision. These measurements are crucial because changes in ocean height are one of the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. “This last factor will drive away stocks of small pelagic fish even if the illegal fishing and the overfishing is brought under control,” paper ...

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The world’s oceans cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface. They’re filled with currents, some much stronger than the fastest flowing large rivers. These currents can be harnessed as clean, marine ...

South Africa’s estuary towns offer more than scenic beauty, they play a vital ecological role. The rivers filter water, shield coastlines from storms, and nurture marine life during its most fragile ...

Dos du Dragon (Dragon’s back), Ivoini, Grande Comore. The Comoros Islands is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise. Frans Sellies/Getty Images For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth ...