Far below the ocean’s surface, a hidden circulation system quietly shapes life on Earth. Dense “deep ocean water” formed in ...

A robotic ocean float that scientists thought was lost under Antarctica’s thick ice has surprisingly resurfaced, bringing ...

There's evidence trapped in ancient ice that during warm periods millions of years ago, the ice-free Southern Ocean responded ...

Researchers analyzing ancient seafloor sediments discovered that West Antarctica's ice sheet has collapsed and regrown ...

The biology of Antarctic species is very different; warm things up by just a degree or so, and they could emerge into a very ...

In the past, when West Antarctica melted, there was a rapid uptick in onshore geological activity in the area.

This undated image shows chunks of ice in the North Cove in Antarctica. (Michael Shortt/British Antarctic Survey via AP) (CN) — A saltier, warmer ocean likely sounds inviting — unless you’re a penguin ...

Antarctic ice loss increased rapidly in past climates when oceans warmed first, raising risks for modern coastlines.

Massive reductions in Antarctic sea ice in recent years has been correlated with more stormy days in the Southern Ocean, and could have implications for vital ocean currents. When you purchase through ...

Tens of thousands of years ago, a new study suggests, a warming event led to the release of carbon dioxide from deep in the ...

Researchers have consistently tracked a recurring bloom near Antarctica that reliably appears each summer, yet varies ...