Using seabirds to tell us about the tide could be especially useful for the marine renewable energy industry

Newly discovered microbial species represent new branches in the tree of life

Organic compounds undergo drastic variations in their chemical composition as they transfer from the ocean's surface to atmospheric aerosols

Broken coral from strong waves led to the formation of coral reef islands in the Maldives

While coral reefs may be vital for diversification in present day, fragile near-shore environments were crucial for evolution some 480-360 million years ago

New research reevaluates understanding of coral feeding and could aid in identifying coral reefs more resilient to bleaching events

Researchers assessed the impact of rising carbon dioxide levels on the large predatory "triton shell" gastropod (Charonia lampas).

Experiments show shifting ripple patterns can signal times of environmental flux

New research by USC scientists shows domoic acid from ocean algae is a growing problem

More than 100 oceanic floats are now diving and drifting in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica during the peak of winter