Sediment cores from the Aegean Sea reveal that human-driven lead contamination began 5,200 years ago—much earlier than expected. This pollution is tied to shifts in economy and land use, culminating ...

A dramatic reduction in sulfur pollution from shipping has unintentionally contributed to recent global warming, offering a ...

The study of marine biogeochemical cycles has historically concentrated on natural components, but the growing understanding of the complex relationships ...

The study by ocean health initiative Back to Blue reveals the concerning gaps in ocean literacy levels among 18–24-year-olds ...

Three heavy metals were found at concentrations thousands of times greater after the fire. The implications for wildlife hang ...

When the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement was passed in the 1970s, eutrophication was the big problem. Eutrophication occurs when too many nutrients enter a body of water, increasing the amount of ...

Scientists confirm that orcas and dolphins have lost the ability to return to dry land due to irreversible evolutionary ...

The Gulf of Mexico’s waters are filled with marine life, from endangered sea turtles to majestic whales, but it’s no secret ...

Last week, a Greek shipping company pled guilty and was sentenced for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and ...

But when the L.A. fires broke out, scientists aboard an NOAA ship inadvertently became the first investigators on the scene ...

A 65-foot catamaran ran aground at Honolua Bay following the storm early this morning, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Explore the intense multitasking required to fly military helicopters and the rigorous training U.S. pilots undergo ...