World Feb 06 Despite the U.S. experiencing frigid temperatures, the world warmed to another monthly heat record in January By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Nation Sep 11 Strengthened by warm oceans, Francine hits Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane Warm water in the Gulf of Mexico helped quickly strengthen Hurricane Francine, which made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm Wednesday evening. By Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Science Jul 22 Baby bull sharks are thriving in warming waters off the coast of Texas and Alabama The Gulf Coast has seen an increase in baby bull shark numbers due to warming ocean temperatures. As adults, these are among the most aggressive species of sharks, but the babies aren’t cause for concern, as three scientists explain. By James Marcus Drymon, Lindsay Mullins, Philip Matich, The Conversation
Science Apr 19 These coral reefs suffered major damage. Watch how restoration efforts helped bring them back Coral reefs offer crucial habitat for marine creatures and protection for coastal communities, but face a long list of threats due to human activity. One restoration project in Indonesia demonstrates how these ecosystems can bounce back from damage with help. By Bella Isaacs-Thomas
Science Apr 15 Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say Coral reef bleaching across happens when stressed coral expel the algae that are their food source and give them their color. If the bleaching is severe and long-lasting, the coral can die. By Alexa St. John, Associated Press
Oct 06 Marine mammals in U.S. waters are losing food and habitat to climate change, study finds By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice volumes associated with climate change, according to a first-of-its-kind assessment. Continue reading
Mar 25 When it comes to sucking up carbon emissions, ‘the ocean has been forgiving.’ That might not last By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas The ocean helps relieve our atmosphere of a lot of the excess carbon dioxide we've pumped into it. Here's how its "twilight zone" makes that happen, and how the impacts of climate change make it harder for the ocean to… Continue reading
Jan 14 Ocean heat is at record levels, with major consequences By Kevin Trenberth, The Conversation While surface temperatures were about the 6th warmest on record in 2021, the upper oceans were at their hottest – and they’re a stronger indicator of global warming. Continue reading
Jul 02 Fish more vulnerable to warming water than first thought By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Thursday's study shows that by the end of the century with moderate man-made warming, 40% of the fish species may be in water that's just too hot for them in key stages of life. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 8:34 What rising temperatures in the Gulf of Maine mean for the state’s lobster industry By Miles O'Brien The Gulf of Maine is known for lobsters, which form the foundation of an industry critical to the state’s economy. Due to climate change, the waters off southern New England have become too warm for the temperature-sensitive crustaceans, leaving Maine… Continue watching