Latest Oceanography News

Cyclone Chido leaves Mayotte reeling. Warmer oceans fueled it

Dec. 18, 2024 15:14 PM EST

The Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte is reeling from Cyclone Chido, the most intense storm to hit the French territory in 90 years. At least 22 people have been killed since Chido made landfall on Saturday, as high winds swept away entire neighborhoods, damaged major...

As talks in Baku cross the halfway point, nations are no closer to a goal on cash for climate action

Nov. 17, 2024 02:43 AM EST

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Distractions were bigger than deals in the first week of United Nations climate talks, leaving a lot to be done, especially on the main issue of money. In week one, not a lot of progress was made on the issue of how much money rich countries should pay to...

California researchers discover mysterious, gelatinous new sea slug

Nov. 13, 2024 15:48 PM EST

MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — More than two decades after spotting a mysterious, gelatinous, bioluminescent creature swimming in the deep sea, California researchers this week announced that it is a new species of sea slug. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute posted video...