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Young manta rays off the coast of Florida have something in common with pop stars and athletes: They have groupies. A recent study found that severa…
11 hours ago
Going Green
Big swaths of the Southern Ocean have been going green. Summertime “blooms” of the tiny plant-like organisms known as phytoplankton are covering a …
1 week ago
Sea Potatoes
If you dig into the sand below the tide line along many of the world’s beaches, there’s a chance you’ll dig up some potatoes. They’re small, fuzzy, …
2 weeks ago
Changing Pace
Big tropical storms are slowing down in a hurry. If that sounds a little contradictory, think of it this way: More storms are slamming on the brakes…
3 weeks ago
Seal Singers
“Twinkle, twinkle, little star” might not seem like an especially romantic song. Apparently, though, it works for male leopard seals. During the mat…
4 weeks ago
Freshening Up
Part of the Indian Ocean has been freshening up a bit. Water at its surface is getting less salty—a result of climate change. That could impact ever…
1 month ago
Unicornfish
Unicorns graze among many of the world’s coral reefs. But instead of the graceful animals of mythology, they look more like cartoon characters. Thei…
1 month, 1 week ago
Land Vs. Sea
The oceans provide the “fuel” for almost all the thunderstorms on Earth: water that evaporates from the ocean surface. But the oceans generally don’…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ancient Giant
At the time of the dinosaurs, the oceans were filled with lots of big, scary creatures. The biggest and scariest might have been some king-sized anc…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Stirring Things Up
Big ships can really stir things up—especially in shallow coastal waters. A ship’s wake can extend far below the vessel. It creates turbulence that …
2 months ago