Since the 1960s, around 80% of bottom-dwelling species have disappeared from the deep waters of the North Atlantic, potentially all victims of a wrong-way migration phenomenon.

The Great Dying hit life hard, but the species that survived took over the planet and diversified into many interesting forms, including the dinosaurs!

As of January 2024, the United States grew by about 400,000 square miles of territory or larger than the state of Texas. This was done under a little known United Nations policy called the Extended Continental Shelf. So why has the...

This video dives into the mysteries of our oceans, exploring phenomena like gigantic waves and elusive sea creatures such as the giant squid. Experts explain how these enormous waves are formed, and what conditions allow them to reach...

“Ocean Floor Features” will examine the different types of features in the ocean, primarily on the ocean floor.

Before taking a deep dive into the geology of the ocean's layers, let's review the basics of ocean life. What are the different sections of the ocean? What types of creatures live in each region?



Composition of Oceanic Crust...

Bundle up! We’ll be diving into ice-covered waters with an upside-down robot, and exploring Greenland’s massive ice sheet with oceanographer Josh Willis.

With HD footage from all over the world, this program shows students all the various types of landforms found on our planet. Animation segments demonstrate how land formations are created by movement of the earth's plates, volcanoes,...

Scientists have discovered a massive freshwater aquifer hidden beneath the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoy a deep dive into sea level rise research as NASA scientists and their colleagues discuss their research on and around the Greenland Ice Sheet.

Now that we've learned about the layers of the ocean, let's focus on the floor. How did oceanographers learn about the composition of the ocean floor? What is sediment? How do different types of sediment get to the ocean and what...

A series aimed at Primary School students learning all about the Ocean and its inhabitants in their science classes. This video in particular will take students through the basics of the Ocean, a perfect introduction to the rest of the...

The physical and chemical characteristics of ocean waters are discussed including salinity, temperature, density, and pressure. Footage from Maine, the Canadian Maritimes, and the Pacific coast highlight dynamic characteristics of the...

Characteristics of various ocean zones, including variations in ocean temperature, salinity, and depth are discussed. The different groups of marine life and adaptations of plants and animals are highlighted. Estuaries and various...

Upon viewing the Exploring Marine Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that oceans cover about 70% of Earth's surface. List some of the reasons oceans are important to the planet and to living things: -...

The Arctic has become an important site of geopolitical tensions.

Trade routes through the Arctic are becoming increasingly vi
able
Why is The Arctic suddenly becoming one of the most contested parts of
the world?
What is...

The UN is again pushing its peace plan for Libya, but warlord Khalifa Haftar is threatening a final offensive on the capital Tripoli.<br/>
And Turkey is planning to step up its support for the internationally recognised government.

The two countries have resumed talks over rights in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean.

Turkiye and Egypt are close to restoring full diplomatic relations could have consequences for the region.

With climate change emerging as a primary issue in parliamentary elections, people question the reliance on crude.

The move is an apparent show of strength as it prepares to resume talks with Turkey on agreeing to the limits of their continental shelves.

New York a second Italian fishing boat was arrested by the US Coastguard for catching lobsters on the US continental shelf. The ship and its crew are being held on NY Governors Island, pending a court hearing

1. various...

United Nations Security Council debate on the tensions between Greece and Tukey over sovereignty of the oil rich the Aegean Sea

1. interior United Nations Security Council, ms UN representative SOUNDBITE: (English) delivers pro...

Dec. 24 -- Bloomberg's Brendan Greeley recaps the op-ed pieces and analyst notes that provide insight into today's headlines. RBC Capital Markets Helima Croft also speaks.