Oceanography

Oceans cover 70% of the planet and have a huge impact on the planet's climate.

Nov 10, 2009 - Sarah Blakemore

Discovery Channel's program, Deadliest Catch, showcases commercial fishing. The real untold story behind Bering Sea fishing, however, is changing climate.

May 16, 2009 - John Pohl

According to oceanographers, a huge wave may have crashed into the New York City region 2,300 years ago. Could it happen again?

May 4, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

As the oceans absorb more CO2, the water's chemistry is beginning to shift, which could severely impact marine organisms, food webs, fisheries, and biodiversity.

Mar 29, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

The Bay of Fundy tidal ecozone offers fascinating tidal phenomena that affects the inlets and rivers bordering the Bay.

Mar 25, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

Bay of Fundy tidal ranges are impressive. So much so that the world's highest tides were recorded at Burntcoat Head in Nova Scotia's Minas Basin.

Mar 15, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

When a container full of rubber ducks, turtles, beavers, and frogs fell off a ship in the Pacific, it was the surprise start to a long term study of ocean currents.

Mar 13, 2009 - Rosemary Drisdelle

New study indicates that ocean acidification is accelerating in some regions at a greater-than-expected rate, leading to possible shifts in specie habitats.

Feb 23, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Several autonomous robots are now wandering the oceans gathering data.

Jan 30, 2009 - John Blatchford

The Pacific Ocean is affected by two major climate cycles.

Dec 11, 2008 - Esther Eder

Julie Wafaei, now Julie Angus, became the first woman to row across an ocean, mainland to mainland. She and husband Colin crossed the Atlantic Ocean in five months.

Oct 22, 2008 - Julie Angus

Scientists investigating ocean gyres - giant spinning eddies - are exposing the ways these rotating currents profoundly affect marine life and the planet's climate.

Oct 3, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Dr. Richard A. Feely told a U.S. government subcommittee that predicted changes in ocean chemistry from the absorption of carbon dioxide could pose significant risks.

Sep 7, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

Okeanos Explorer represents the future of ocean research conducted by the United States through a vessel dedicated exclusively to ocean exploration.

Aug 18, 2008 - Alan Sorum

Efforts are underway to better integrate ocean observational data. This can only help to better protect ocean resources and improve decisions made about their future.

May 11, 2008 - Alan Sorum

The Panama Canal is over 80 years old and needs updating and expansion. The people of Panama have voted to fund this remodeling.

Mar 16, 2007 - Wesley Rouse