Oceans
"If there is no blue, there is no green," Dr. Sylvia Earle has said. And she couldn't be more right.
The world's oceans are responsible for providing our fresh water, for regulating global temperatures, for providing food and housing the majority of the species on Earth. And it is also taking the brunt of human negligence and greed. From overfishing to plastic pollution to acidification from the carbon dioxide we're releasing in the air, our oceans are under threat and need us to pay attention.
On this page, dive into news about both problems and solutions for one of our most valuable resources.
Featured Stories in Oceans
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef Under Serious Threat, New Report Shows
A UN report describes that despite progress in conservation efforts, industrial development is taking a major toll on this vital ecosystem.
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Unusual and Beautiful Wave Photos Have a Secret Source
Photographer Scotty Carter has uncovered techniques to produce exceptionally beautiful and highly unique wave photos.
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Caught Red-Snapper-Handed: New Identification Technique Could Stop Fish Poachers
Scientists prove a new means for safeguarding world fish stocks and ensuring customers buying sustainable fish get what they want.
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Cargill to Stop Using Least Efficient Ships
The agribusiness giant is sending a major signal to ship owners that fuel efficiency matters.
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Now On Google Maps: Walk The Ocean Floor Without A Wet Suit!
You don't have to dive to get a tour of the bottom of the ocean.
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Robot Fish to Hunt for Pollution in Europe's Harbors
Large fish-mimicking robots may soon be patrolling the waters of Europe to detect and report contamination and debris.
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Nature Blows My Mind! The Colorful and Bizarre World of Starfish
Starfish are such a common sight for anyone exploring beaches, tidepools and the ocean. But have you stopped to consider how weird they are??
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Plastic Pollution Costs Scotland's Maritime Industry £17 Million Annually
Beachgoers themselves are responsible for 37% of all plastic litter, which now accounts to two-thirds of Scotland's beach and coastal litter.
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Go Fish! Celebrating National Seafood Month In October
Did you know October is a time for celebration of our favorite fishy foods and, more importantly, a time for awareness and conservation!
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Marine Ecologist Nancy Rabalais Wins MacArthur 'Genius' Award for Work on 'Dead Zones'
Kudos Dr. Rabalais! You are a true green role-model!
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Octopus Opens Food Canister While Fending Off A Shark
If this is any indication of the intelligence and dexterity of octopi, then you know just which species will be taking over the world after us!
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Fish Could Become 24% Smaller as Oceans Warm
In warmer, less-oxygenated seas fish may stop growing sooner, reducing the maximum body weight they can attain.
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Ocean Expedition Uncovers a Million New Species
After centuries of scientific study across the Earth's numerous vast and varied ecosystems, it might seem that there would be little left to discover in terms of biological diversity. Think again.
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Vampire Squid Video Reveals What These Infernal Cephalopods Eat
The mystery of what the blue-eyed, blood red denizen of the deep eats has been solved (video)
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Most Biofuels Better Than Oil For Greenhouse Gases, Worse or Similar Eco-Impact Otherwise: New Study
A new Swiss assessment of the environmental impact of biofuels shows that they are actually worse than oil on a variety of important criteria, such as contributing to ocean dead zones and resource depletion.
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Google Unveils Stunning Underwater Street View
Go ahead, take a dive!
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Climate Change Shifting US Plant Zones, Will Shift Pacific Ecosystems Hundreds of Miles
In the past 20 years, 20% of places in the US have shifted one zone in the USDA plant hardiness map, with one-third shifting half a zone.
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Hilarious 'Eco Warrior' Cat Video
Meet Norman the 'Eco-Warrior' cat, launched by WWF Canada and grocery giant Loblaw to encourage an eco lifestyle.
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Male Whales are Momma's Boys (Video)
Scientists find an explanation for why female whales have a long menopause
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Help Researchers Identify Sealife Right From Your Computer Screen
As a citizen scientist, you can help ID the marine life in images from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on an interactive website.
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Nature Blows My Mind! The Amazing Shapeshifting Mimic Octopus!
See the master of disguise in action.
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