The ocean absorbs the majority of the surplus energy that accumulates in the Earth system as a result of rising greenhouse gas concentrations. The extra energy warms the ocean, and the water’s
Bottom Line: Tropical Depression One-E strengthened into Tropical Storm Alvin on Wednesday afternoon, becoming the first named storm of 2025 in the Western Hemisphere’s Eastern Pacific basin. While the storm poses minimal direct threat to U.S. coastlines, it serves as
Kerala’s coconut palms swayed under gathering storm clouds on May 24, 2025—eight days ahead of schedule. The onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, are growing quieter off California’s coast. Scientists studying this unusual silence have found links to climate change
Eight leading marine research institutions have joined forces in the Florida Keys to test cutting-edge methods that might help corals survive in warming oceans. The research happens during the ongoing Fourth Global
Red flags were raised on Wednesday across Guardamar del Segura beaches after two Glaucus atlanticus sea slugs—commonly called Blue Dragons—appeared at Playa Vivers. Authorities temporarily banned bathing on Guardamar’s beaches (the town’s