In order to understand currents, tides and other ocean dynamics, scientists need to accurately capture sea surface height, or ...

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U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened Greenland and says Washington must take control of the strategically ...

In 2025, scientists warned the ‘planetary boundary’ for ocean acidification had been crossed. This is what that means and why ...

Saltwater crocodiles are incredible creatures. They'vespread themselves all over the Indo-Pacific region, even though long ...

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The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into ...

You are taught early in science that oxygen on Earth comes from sunlight. Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria use light to split ...

Sentinel-6B continues three decades of global ocean height measurements, tracking sea level changes, ocean currents, and climate-related trends for scientific research and operational forecasting.

La Niña, the seasonal climate pattern that emerged in the fall, will likely end by spring in California. There is a 75% ...

This beach in Kauai may look stunning, but don't let its picturesque setting fool you. Swimming here is incredibly dangerous ...