Ocean acidification: how CO₂ lowers seawater pH, alters carbonate chemistry, and harms reefs, shellfish, and food webs.
Oceanography
Learn what a rip current is, how it forms, where it occurs, and how to escape rip currents safely. Discover common misconceptions, too.
Rip Current – What It Is and How to Escape ...
Earth’s oceans cover 71% of the surface of the planet. Even a casual inspection will tell you there is more to seawater than just water. You would expect the two most common elements to be water itself, hydrogen and oxygen. What else is found in Earth’s oceans? These tables answer […]
Abundance of Elements in Seawater – Periodic Table and List
NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer stumbled across an interesting ecosystem during a recent dive in the Gulf of Mexico. At 1,900 meters side sonar detected several large objects, so they sent the rover to investigate. What they found were large rocks shaped like large flowers. The ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) had found an […]
“Tar Lilies” And Asphalt Ecosystem Found In Gulf Of Mexico
How would you like to see what is on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico? If you have an internet connection (and obviously, you do) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is willing to let you look over their shoulders while they work. From April 12 to April […]