Understanding ocean currents is important for work such as weather forecasting, climate research, search-and-rescue ...

Scientists have developed a new method to measure ocean surface currents over large areas in greater detail than ever before. Called GOFLOW (Geostationary Ocean Flow), the approach applies deep ...

After years of deep-sea sleuthing, National Geographic Explorer Katy Croff Bell has created a treasure map. It’s not drawn on ...

National Geographic announced Tuesday that it is officially recognizing the body of water surrounding the Antarctic as the Earth's fifth ocean: the Southern Ocean. The change marks the first time in ...

TOKYO, Japan, January 15, 2022 (ENS) – Much has changed since the early days of oceanic bathymetry, the study of the seafloor, when simple soundings were taken by hand with a rope and weight. Today, ...

The advent of self-driving boats is revolutionizing the way we explore and understand our oceans. These technologically advanced vessels are now capable of mapping the ocean floor in 3D, providing ...

Taken from the International Space Station by an astronaut, this is a view of Lake Van off Turkey, the largest soda lake on Earth. This region is prone to major earthquakes because of movement from ...

Advances in AI and satellite imagery allowed researchers to create the clearest picture yet of human activity at sea, revealing clandestine fishing activity and a boom in offshore energy development.

National Geographic announced Tuesday that it is officially recognizing the body of water surrounding the Antarctic as the Earth's fifth ocean: the Southern Ocean. Subscribe to read this story ad-free ...