Oceanography
11 articles
Underwater drone discovers resilient coral reef off West Africa
More than 175 feet beneath the waves off the coast of Benin, West Africa, a coral reef once considered dead for six decades has been rediscovered, alive and thriving.
9 Data Visualization Techniques for Deep-Sea Ecosystems
A single deep-sea expedition can generate terabytes of sensor data and imagery, yet much of this rich information remains locked in static 2D charts, hindering critical discoveries about fragile ecosy
Alvin submersible certified for deep-sea exploration missions
On July 21, the human-occupied submersible Alvin plunged to 6,453 meters in the Puerto Rico Trench.
What are advanced autonomous underwater vehicles for deep-sea exploration?
In February and March 2024, the Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) completed full-scale, in-water testing off the coast of Southern California.
Black Sea Pollution Fuels Alarming Environmental Changes
In spring and summer 2026, the Black Sea and its surrounding waterways transformed into a milky blue spectacle, a vibrant hue visible even from space.
Whale Carcasses Fuel Pacific Seabed Life for 15+ Years, Study Shows
For 15 years, scientists have watched a whale carcass off Vancouver Island slowly shrink, its bones becoming a vibrant, enduring city for thousands of deep-sea organisms at a depth of 1,288 meters.
How Can We Predict Coral Bleaching Events for Conservation?
From January 1, 2023, to March 30, 2025, bleaching-level heat stress impacted 84% of the world's reefs, according to icriforum .
New Satellite Data Tracks 2026 El Niño Precursor Events
By mid-May 2026, satellite data revealed seas around Peru surged more than 5.
What are Arctic deep-sea hydrate mounds and why do they matter?
At 3640 meters deep on the Molloy Ridge, newly discovered hydrate mounds are releasing gas bubbles.
Submarine eruption detected in Bismarck Sea on May 8
High above the Central Bismarck Sea, NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites captured optical imagery of white, steam-rich volcanic plumes rising into the atmosphere on May 9, 2026, signaling an unexpected s
Scientists discover multiple new ocean species on deep-sea expeditions
Since last April, the Ocean Census project alone has identified 1,121 previously unknown ocean species, tearing back the veil on a hidden world far beyond our current understanding.