The disappearance of sea ice in polar regions due to global warming not only increases the amount of light entering the ocean, but also changes its color. These changes have far-reaching consequences ...

Without an ice layer on the ocean's surface, the light penetrating the waters changes, affecting the type of algae and ...

Swimmers and beachgoers have been told by council to stay away from a popular pool along the Aussie coast after it was ...

There are hundreds of urchin species, and they’re found in every ocean on Earth, from the intertidal zone to more than four ...

Warmer climates than Earth’s could accelerate life’s development, potentially increasing the number of planets with more ...

This 2018 satellite photo shows an unknown substance swirling across the Gulf of Gdańsk in Poland. Scientists were shocked to ...

How big they are: The smallest plants, known as desmids and picozoa, are single-celled algae that are less than 0.0004 inches ...

The national zoo in Pretoria has added over 200 new marine fishes to its aquarium, with the aim of educating visitors on ...

The State of the World’s Seaweeds report shows that these organisms are a vital part of our planet, forming habitats that are ...