Committing to aggressive conservation efforts could rebuild ocean habitats and species populations in a few decades.

MIT researchers describe factors governing how oceans and atmospheres move heat around on Earth and other planetary bodies.

The average power of waves hitting a coastline can predict how fast that coast will erode.

Study finds Earth’s oceans contain just the right amount of iron; adding more may not improve their ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

Mining materials from the sea floor could help secure a low-carbon future, but researchers are racing to understand the environmental effects.

Robotic boats could more rapidly locate the most valuable sampling spots in uncharted waters.

Submerged system uses the vibration of “piezoelectric” materials to generate power and send and receive data.

Despite being highly migratory, tuna may benefit from ocean sanctuaries, study finds.

Phytoplankton decline coincides with warming temperatures over the last 150 years.

Ubiquitous marine plants dissipate wave energy and could help protect vulnerable shorelines.