Explore how the ocean shapes life on Earth. It sustains us, surprises us, and holds mysteries we're only beginning to understand. Dive into key topics here.

Without the ocean, life as we know it wouldn't be possible. There are a number of key reasons why. First, the ocean is the largest source of oxygen on Earth. According to scientists, …

3 days ago · Animals Deep Antarctic waters hold geometric communities of fish nests Scientists found thousands of patterned fish nests in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea, boosting calls for marine …

Oceanus explores the oceans in depth, highlighting the research and researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in news, features, and interviews written by magazine staff, with full …

Jul 1, 2025 · Ocean circulation refers to the flow of water throughout the world's oceans, which acts as a fundamental driver of Earth's climate. This continuous movement redistributes heat, …

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State of the Ocean (SOTO) is a suite of tools presented through an interactive, web-based visualization front end. It provides access to a broad range of satellite-derived products with …

Nov 15, 2024 · The ocean’s so-called biological carbon pump removes carbon from the atmosphere and stores it deep in the ocean on timescales that are important to the lifespan of …

NASA's Ocean Color Level 3 and 4 Browser allows users to view, download, or order global composites at various spatial and temporal scales (level 3) or get results from analyses of …

What happens in the ocean as a hurricane passes over? Hurricane Florence. (courtesy NASA) Hurricanes are the most powerful storms on the planet, spanning hundreds of miles …