Microplastics: From rubbish bins to your next meal
A sunny day, clear skies, and warm sands. Relaxing at the beach can put one at ease and take all the troubles away. This picture asks a darker question: How …
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Category: Ocean Literacy
Coral Resilience in Our Ecosystem
Tropical Tragedies and Reef Resilience Picture yourself, snorkeling underneath crystal blue waters with tropical fish off the coast of a tropical island. Above you, the sun is shining with a …
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First North Atlantic Right Whale Sighting in The Bahamas
For the first time in recorded history, divers have captured footage of two North Atlantic right whales in The Bahamas, marking a rare and extraordinary event. The sighting occurred on …
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Aquarium Creates “Retirement Home” for Aging Penguins
Exhibit island provides calm, comfortable environment Six African penguins at the New England Aquarium are settling into a new “retirement home” that is providing a comfortable environment as the birds …
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Glaciers & Mountains: Melting Water Towers Will Aggravate Global Crises (Report)
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals the extent to which climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable activities are transforming mountain environments …
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Thriving Antarctic Ecosystems Found in Wake of Recently Detached Iceberg
Scientists explore a seafloor area newly exposed by iceberg A-84; discover vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals. A large sponge, a cluster of anemones, and other life is seen …
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Researchers with URI Ties Co-Author Report on The Next Decade of Ocean Science
Report emphasizes the greatest investment needs in ocean science research KINGSTON, R.I. – Five researchers with ties to the University of Rhode Island contributed to a report that emphasized the …
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Rehabilitated Sea Turtles from New England Aquarium Surviving Years After Release Back Into The Ocean
Acoustic tagging data shows loggerhead sea turtles returning annually to Cape Cod Loggerhead sea turtles that were rehabilitated at the New England Aquarium and released back into the ocean in …
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Schmidt Ocean Institute Completes First Expedition To Antarctica
R/V Falkor (too) successfully conducted a sea ice to seafloor transect in the Weddell Sea, livestreaming the polar seafloor worldwide. PUNTA ARENAS, Chile— After a year of preparing the ship and crew, …
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These Underwater Meadows Capture More Carbon Than Forests — Here’s Why They Matter More Than You Think
By Maria Jose Castaneda. Along the coasts of the world’s temperate and tropical oceans thrives a group of plants crucial in the fight against climate change: seagrass meadows. Although seagrasses …
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