Trump suggests renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Can he do that?
In an almost offhand digression Tuesday, president-elect Donald Trump idly mentioned he was going to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico.
New ferry for beleaguered P.E.I.-N.S. service making its way across Atlantic Ocean
The much-anticipated ferry slated for service between Wood Islands, P.E.I., and Caribou, N.S., is crossing the Atlantic Ocean ...
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Atlantic puffins are perilously attracted to artificial light, new study shows
By Spoorthy Raman As the long summer days of August turn into nights, a few dozen volunteers gather in the small community of ...
The oldest animal ever found could reveal whether a crucial ocean current will collapse
Clam shells could help scientists understand the Atlantic Ocean’s sensitive circulation system — and predict whether that ...
The ocean current vital to regulating our weather
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, is vital in regulating the temperature of the earth. Scientists ...
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An Ocean Quahog Shows Its Age Like Rings on a Tree
The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a clam that redefines what it means to have a long lifespan. This species is famous for being one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with individuals ...
The Ocean Can Remember for 20 Years, Study Says
A new study led by scientists from the University of Liverpool analyzed the “memory” of the North Atlantic and created a new ...
Complex wind and current patterns fuel equatorial Atlantic's phytoplankton bloom
The ocean is vital for oxygen, food supply, and carbon storage. At its core is phytoplankton—microscopic algae that produce biomass through photosynthesis, using nutrients, CO2, and sunlight.
Atlantic currents are at risk of collapsing 'sooner than we think.' Could it affect Texas?
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is a system of ocean currents that could collapse sooner than initially ...