Where did the oceans come from?
To mark UN World Water Day, we explore where the Earth’s life-giving water came from and find out more about the so-called ‘second ocean’ inside our planet.
Face to Face
To highlight the link between glacial and ocean ecosystems, Parley Argentina coordinator Yago Lange set out to foil surf the Perito Moreno glacier in Patagonia.
PARLEY AIR: Centering oceans in climate policy
The blue part of the planet is a massive carbon sink, so preserving ocean health is a key part of climate policy.
Take Action – for the oceans, climate and life
According to the latest IPCC report, we still have time to change the future of our planet. Here are 101 ways you can help.
A Short (Long) Timeline of Women in Antarctica
In honor of International Women’s Day, Carol Devine dives into the history of female explorers and scientists who shattered the ice ceiling.
These Fuzzy Crabs are Farming Food in Antarctica
Of all the remote places on our planet, the depths of the Southern Ocean remain among the most mysterious and alien of all.
A lake full of golden jellyfish
Every day, this miniature galaxy of golden jellyfish begins a migration in search of the sun.
The ocean's most productive long-term relationship
Zooxanthellae and coral have collaborated to create some of the most impressive living structures on Earth.
Singing with the Whales
The voices of whales are currently moving through interstellar space and the deep oceans. Let’s make sure they’re heard and protected.
Science vs Plastic: Corals
Researchers at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment have found that corals actually like the taste of plastic particles.
Mapping Coral to Save Reefs
Working at the intersection of art, photography, marine biology and computer science, a non-profit is working to create “open access oceans”.
Sunscreen: A chemical threat to coral reefs and human health
For the world’s corals and your own health, avoid these ingredients at all costs.
Pass the Microplastics: Pollution in Your Table Salt
New research finds microplastics in more than 90 percent of table salt brands sampled worldwide, including sea, lake and rock salt.
Science vs Plastic: Fishing Nets
In the first in our new series, oceanographer Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer investigates the growing problem of fishing nets washing ashore.
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS FOUND IN DOLPHINS
Exposure to chemical compounds added to many household plastics threatens bottlenose dolphins and humans alike.
High Seas, High Stakes
A high seas agreement offers the world a chance to protect more than the 1% of the ocean protected now – and it couldn’t be more urgent.
A New Link Between Plastic and Climate Change
We already know plastic is a disaster for the oceans. Now, new research shows that plastics emit powerful greenhouse gases as they degrade.
THE PLASTIC IN BOTTLED WATER
The latest report from Orb Media finds a single liter of bottled water can contain thousands of microplastic particles, or entire “galaxies” of pollutants.
Study: 86% of teens have BPA in their bodies
In a recent study by the University of Exeter, 86% of teens were found to have the hormone-disrupting chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) in their digestive system.
Sending the scientists first: collaboration and caution on the high seas
A coalition of nations places a total ban on fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean, allowing scientists 16 years to jointly research the changing ecosystem of the region
The Plastic in Our Drinking Water
Results of a global tap water survey highlight the scale of our plastic problems and the need for more scientific research to inform solutions.