Recent studies have unveiled a chilling reality: the heart of our oceans, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is faltering. This pivotal system, akin to the circulatory system in our bodies, could be on the brink of collapse, with dire consequences for life as we know it. The ramifications of such an event, as projected by scientists, could rewrite the … [Read more...] about The Engine That Drives Our Oceans Is Slowing—And That Could End Life as We Know It
Oceans
The Mystery of the Indian Ocean’s Gravity ‘Black Hole’ Unraveled
In the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean lies a remarkable enigma, one that has puzzled scientists for decades. It's not a physical void, nor a cosmic phenomenon, but rather a gravitational anomaly of colossal proportions. This anomaly, known as the Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL), has left its mark on the ocean's surface, creating a dip in gravity that has long eluded a … [Read more...] about The Mystery of the Indian Ocean’s Gravity ‘Black Hole’ Unraveled
Mysterious Holes Discovered at the Ocean’s Bottom Appear to Be “Almost Human Made”
The Okeanos Explorer found a line of oblong holes at the bottom of the ocean, which they say look "almost human made". The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking assistance in unraveling a riddle uncovered on the seabed of the Atlantic Ocean. The Okeanos Explorer discovered a series of oblong holes in the sand on Saturday, which NOAA Ocean … [Read more...] about Mysterious Holes Discovered at the Ocean’s Bottom Appear to Be “Almost Human Made”
The Discovery of a Lobster With a Pepsi Logo Printed on its Claw Highlights The State of Our Polluted Oceans
A fisherman in New Brunswick, Canada, discovered an odd lobster with part of the Pepsi logo tattooed on its claw. The lobster image emphasizes the quantity of garbage humans throw into the oceans. It's unclear how the branding got on the lobster. "I'm not sure how he put it on," said Karissa Lindstrand, a lobster fisherman who shot the photo. "It appeared to be more of a … [Read more...] about The Discovery of a Lobster With a Pepsi Logo Printed on its Claw Highlights The State of Our Polluted Oceans