Researchers say tugboats could tow huge underwater parachutes around the ocean to manually power a vital ocean current.

Each year, humpback whales make their long trip from Antarctica up past Australia's coast. But the journey that once followed ancient paths has become a maze of man-made hazards. What's ...

The ocean around Antarctica is rapidly getting saltier at the same time as sea ice is retreating at a record pace. Since 2015 ...

Antarctic sea ice extent has fallen dramatically in recent years – the effects include accelerated ocean warming, faster loss ...

New research explores the wide-ranging consequences of record low summer sea ice in Antarctica. From more ocean warming to ...

A study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that increases in salinity in seawater near the surface could help explain some of the decrease in Antarctic sea ...

What started as a calm day at the dock turned into a magnet fishing session full of surprises. From rusty tools to mystery ...

Sea ice in the Antarctic Ocean had been growing for decades, but now, a sudden trend downward could spell serious trouble.

How does Antarctica’s climate affect the rest of the world? The climate of Antarctica is closely connected to the climate of the rest of the world through the ocean and the atmosphere. For example, ...