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Ancient seafloor spreading 15 million years ago caused sea levels to plummetBetween 15 million and 6 million years ago, a drop in ocean crust production may have lowered sea level by 26 to 32 meters.
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Rare 'sunglint' transforms the Mediterranean Sea into a swirling, silver mirrorEarth from space This 2022 astronaut photo reveals a menagerie of hidden oceanographic features surrounding a pair of Greek islands, including giant spinning currents and rarely seen "internal waves."
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Strange corkscrew burrows and other unexpected structures discovered 4.7 miles deep in the Japan TrenchNew scans of the bottom of the Japan Trench reveal extensive burrow structures and evidence of regular "reset" events that help sea creatures survive in the ocean's deepest reaches.
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A mysterious 'black hole' in Pacific Ocean that sparked wild rumors onlineEarth from space This Google Maps image captured in 2021 revealed a mysterious, triangular dark patch in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, sparking bizarre rumors about its origin. However, it turned out to be a small island with incredibly dense tree coverage.
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Canal turns into 'stream of blood' in Argentina as locals fear toxic leakThe Sarandí canal in Argentina turned blood red last week. Officials suspect a toxic substance used in dyes has entered the waterway, located on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.
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Are Atlantic Ocean currents weakening? A new study finds no, but other experts aren't so sure.A new study suggests the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation has not weakened since the 1960s — but there's no doubt the circulation will slow in the future, experts say.
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Mariana Trench quiz: How deep is your knowledge?How much do you know about one of the most mysterious places on Earth?
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Magnetic signals from Earth's tides revealed in unprecedented detailScientists have captured faint magnetic signatures resulting from the tidal movement of seawater across the planet — and they might have to wait until 2030 to get another shot at it.
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Giant ice age landforms discovered deep beneath North Sea revealed in amazing detailNew images from the North Sea show never-before-seen landforms that were carved by a single, colossal ice sheet 1 million years ago and subsequently buried beneath a thick layer of mud.
