During the last ice age, the Atlantic Ocean's powerful current system remained active and continued to transport warm, salty ...

During the last ice age, the Atlantic Ocean’s powerful current system remained active and continued to transport warm, salty water from the tropics to the North Atlantic despite extensive ice cover ...

But now, thanks to a rare piece of environmental good news, the high seas are finally getting some protection. On January 17, ...

Winter needn’t be your off-season. There are magnificent hikes to be enjoyed on many of the continent’s coastlines and ...

The ocean floor is becoming a massive plastic dump, with debris accumulating in deep-sea canyons and harming marine life.

Topping the list is National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions. These small, expedition-style ships focus on destinations such ...

From soaring volcanoes and starry skies to sandy beaches and traditional dining, the Canary Islands are perfect for an island-hopping adventure. Here’s our ultimate guide to the archipelago’s diverse ...

New research shows ancient tropical oceans once held more oxygen than cooler regions, reshaping where early life could ...

Deep sea pressure reverse osmosis at 400 to 600 meters drives membrane filtration, cutting energy use more than 50 percent ...

The U.S. should not attempt to obtain Greenland "at all costs" as it ignores geography, the true reasons nations grow and ...

A rapid climate collapse during the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction devastated ocean life and reshuffled Earth’s ecosystems.

East-west coastlines trap marine species during warming, blocking escape routes and increasing extinction risk over millions ...