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

Antarctic sea ice extent has fallen dramatically in recent years – the effects include accelerated ocean warming, faster loss ...

In recent years, the Southern Ocean has undergone one of the most dramatic environmental shifts observed anywhere on Earth.

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.

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

A breakthrough study has uncovered that the Southern Ocean's power to pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere fluctuates dramatically depending on winter sea ice. When sea ice lingers longer into ...

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

From groundbreaking research to the beauty of marine sanctuaries teeming with life, these images shine a spotlight on the ...

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

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

Southern Ocean Medical Center's previous contract with the nurses expired April 30. Union leaders said the new three-year deal followed daylong negotiations on Saturday and into the early morning ...