A conveyor belt of ocean water that loops the planet and regulates global temperatures could be heading for a tipping point.

Oceanographers have been able to document the movement of ocean waters to indicate things like currents, weather, and more.

One of the most important functions of the ocean is to move heat around the planet via currents. Think of the ocean as Earth's central heating system, constantly redistributing thermal energy from the ...

Discover how the Coriolis effect shapes weather patterns across the globe, including ocean currents and a hurricane’s spin. The coriolis effect influences everything from trade winds to storms.

During the last ice age, the Atlantic Ocean's powerful current system remained active and continued to transport warm, salty ...

Don’t get fooled by the sunny skies and pleasant 80-degree temperatures in New Jersey this weekend. Forecasters are warning beach-goers that the ocean will continue to be churning Friday night and all ...

Don’t get fooled by the sunny skies and pleasant 80-degree temperatures in New Jersey this weekend. Forecasters are warning beach-goers that the ocean will continue to be churning all day Saturday, ...

"Quick Tips: Resources for Teachers” is a series of short videos providing down-to-earth advice and instructional tips to teachers of STC™, our signature science curriculum. Each “Quick Tip” offers ...