A new ensemble of marine ecosystem models aims to improve understanding of how climate change will affect the waters surrounding Antarctica.
Oceans
Buried Sediments Point to an Ancient Ocean on Mars
Ground-penetrating radar data collected by the Zhurong rover reveal gently sloping sediments in Mars’s northern lowlands that hint at a shoreline.
Crevasses on the Greenland Ice Sheet Are Growing
High-resolution 3D maps show crevasse volume is increasing across most of the Greenland Ice Sheet as it accelerates toward the ocean, which could affect future ice loss and sea level rise.
Red Sea Corals Survived the Late Glacial Crisis
Research indicates that delicate deepwater corals tolerated or adapted to major climate and salinity fluxes, “yet today, it’s a complete massacre.”
Flooding from Below: The Unseen Risks of Sea Level Rise
Researchers demonstrate a method for assessing how rising seas could raise groundwater levels, potentially transmitting flood hazards far inland.
Two ROVs to Join the U.S. Academic Research Fleet
The midsize remotely operated vehicles, supported by federal grants, will help meet growing demand for submersible research vehicles.
Tiny Icequakes Ripple Through Greenland’s Largest Ice Stream
Seismologists made an accidental discovery on the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream, changing the way glaciologists understand how ice moves.
Great Barrier Reef Corals Hit Hard by Marine Heat Wave
Extreme heat pushed even resilient corals in the Great Barrier Reef to the brink, limiting recovery.
A Seafloor Spreading Slowdown May Have Slashed Sea Levels
Between 15 million and 6 million years ago, a drop in ocean crust production may have lowered sea level by 26–32 meters.
Coastal Dynamics Revealed by Satellite Salinity Data
One decade of high-quality satellite salinity observations provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics in the Mid-Atlantic Bight.