Oceanography
Where the world's oceans meet
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) defines the boundaries between the world's five oceans, although there is no complete agreement among countries.
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Environment
Hurricane Dora makes history with its bizarre path across the ocean, from the Americas to near Asia
After causing strong winds that quickly spread wildfires in Hawaii (USA), Hurricane Dora has
Environment
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends, Leaving Widespread Damage in Its wake
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ended on November 2 after witnessing 11 consecutive storms and causing many casualties due to natural disasters.
Environment
Alarming milestone: the Arctic Ocean will be ice-free in just 3 years
New research sounds the alarm: At the current rate of greenhouse gas emissions, the Arctic Ocean will have its first ice-free day in 2027.
Environment
The Real Cause Behind Global Warming
Scientists point out that ocean clouds may be a key piece of the puzzle leading to rapid global warming.
Archeology
Discovery of the shipwreck of explorer Vasco da Gama
Researchers may have found the wreck of a ship that belonged to the famous Portuguese explorer's fleet on his final voyage.
Conquer Mars
Found coastline that could be ancient ocean on Mars
Data from China's Zhurong rover has revealed what appears to be an ancient coastline running across Mars' northern hemisphere.
Animal world
First time filming the moment an octopus shoots rocks at predatory fish
Filmmakers have captured the moment an octopus fires a rock bullet at a predatory fish while hiding in a clamshell, like a sniper.
Environment
The year is not over yet, but the 2024 storm season is already full of records, every storm seems to be 'fast-charged'
It's only the last month of the year, but the 2024 hurricane season has been an unusual one so far, with many records and many things.
Discover science
Could a planet so close to Earth be full of swimming fish?
One of NASA's spacecraft may have flown past a planet-moon system teeming with life without knowing it.
Conquer Mars
NASA robot captures 'living ocean' on Mars
An ancient ocean as vast and life-friendly as Earth's once existed elsewhere in the solar system.
Conquer Mars
China's Mars rover finds ancient ocean ruins
Clues to the existence of coastlines on Mars 3.5 billion years ago have been revealed through newly discovered sedimentary rock layers and stratigraphy.
Oceanography
The world's smallest shark, fits in the palm of your hand
The dwarf lanternshark is the smallest shark in the world, growing to a maximum length of less than 30cm.
Oceanography
Do aquatic animals pee?
The answer is definitely yes, aquatic animals definitely do pee. Urine from marine life forms an important part of the nutrient cycle in our oceans.
Oceanography
What would happen if our oceans became freshwater?
Water is a vital resource for all life on Earth, but in reality, this resource is becoming increasingly scarce.