Ancient warming threw this crucial Atlantic current into chaos. It could happen again
Sediment core reveals rapid swings in ocean “conveyor belt” that warms Europe
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Fishing trawlers could harm water quality by disrupting seafloor microbes
A unique experiment in Australia shows trawling reduces removal of nitrogen pollution -
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Global warming is speeding up Earth’s massive ocean currents
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Samples from famed 19th century voyage reveal ‘shocking’ effects of ocean acidification
Plankton shells today are dramatically thinner than they were during HMS Challenger voyage -
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Analysis challenges slew of studies claiming ocean acidification alters fish behavior
Three-year effort fails to replicate findings that spurred widespread concern -
As coral reefs suffered around the world, those in French Polynesia were thriving
Survey finds these South Pacific islands had healthy coral and fish populations -
What’s creating thousands of craters off the California coast?
Researchers have launched a fleet of underwater probes to find out -
Trump plan to push seafloor mapping wins warm reception
White House orders agencies to come up with plan to accelerate efforts -
Drones reveal earthquake hazards hidden in the abyss
Low-cost approach enables United States to double scrutiny of seafloor creep in quake zones -
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How to erase a ship—Arctic researchers work to eliminate their vessel’s fingerprints
Soot, noise, and light from icebreaker threaten observations -
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