In shallow coastal waters around the world, mud and other fine-grained sediments such as clay and silt form critical blue ...

Marine plastic pollution is a global crisis, with 9 to 14 million metric tons of plastic entering the ocean every year. Tiny ...

An international team of scientists has moved beyond just 'scratching the surface,' to understand how microplastics move through and impact the global ocean. For the first time, scientists have mapped ...

New high-resolution satellite map reveals nearly 100,000 unknown ocean mountains, or seamounts, boosting climate and maritime ...

MiCO database reveals how marine animals traverse oceans, connecting distant regions and impacting conservation efforts.

We know next to nothing about Earth’s seafloors. According to a study published May 7 in Science Advances, humans have only ...

May is upon us and warm temperatures beckon all to enjoy the outdoors of Maryland. Fishing is one of the best ways to enjoy ...

A multinational team of scientists aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus will set sail Monday for a 22-day mission to ...

A small tsunami has arrived in Antarctica, and residents of Southern Chile and Southern Argentina are evacuating.

Marine plastic pollution has always been a well-recognised environmental issue, with 9 to 14 million metric tons of plastic ...

The U.S. has increased its military deployment in the Middle East as it faces attacks by the Houthis and as a warning to Iran ...