Oceans

New research finds the more Antarctic ice melts, the more the ocean is flooded by melt water, the more the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is likely to slow down – creating a vicious climate change cycle

New modelling shows that as noise from shipping and other human activities surges, whales will find it increasingly harder to successfully migrate

Fleeting interactions between the smallest phytoplankton and bacteria help to shape global ocean productivity

Mathematical modelling reveals that human-driven noise in our oceans is affecting marine life, particularly whales, confusing their annual migrations

A new approach estimates the risks that fishing and climate change pose to any shark species here in Australia, and potentially worldwide

As the planet warms, researchers are warning that the frequency and magnitude of extreme wave events may rise by around 10 per cent by the end of century, increasing flood risks

For drought-busting rains, Australia might just have to wait for the tropical oceans to serve up some moisture, finds new research

Monitoring erosion at our beaches is crucial to formulating strategies to make the coastline more resilient, but it takes a lot of work. Now you can help while enjoying a day at the beach

New research finds ‘freak waves’ don’t really exist and Australia’s experienced rock fishers are the ones who best understand the danger of the ocean’s waves

New experiments and mathematical modelling reveal that bacteria swimming in the oceans are supremely evolved to detect and move towards hard-to-find nutrients