Researchers have discovered a dramatic and unexpected shift in the Southern Ocean, with surface water salinity rising and sea ...

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

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

A new study has revealed that small but mighty zooplankton—including copepods, krill, and salps—are key players in the ...

New research reveals the importance of winter sea ice in the year-to-year variability of the amount of atmospheric CO2 ...

For the first time, Antarctic krill have been found on seafloor vents. One scientist is working to figure out what they are ...

Large climate models have been running since the 1980s, simulating our home planet’s temperature and weather systems. Science, being the iterative process that it inherently is, has improved upon the ...

The Southern Ocean is home to many beloved animals like Adélie penguins, Weddell seals and humpback whales. Its remote location and harsh conditions—including frigid temperatures and extensive sea ice ...

Denmark is hands down one of the most beautiful places within a day’s drive of Perth. Turns out, they make some pretty good ...

STAFFORD - Southern Ocean Medical Center has broken ground on a $31.4 million project that will include new operating rooms and help the hospital keep up with the region's population growth, the ...

Firefighters are making progress with the wildfire in the Pine Barrens section of southern Ocean County. Some 50% of the fire has been contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Wednesday ...