Bering Strait Dam Proposal Sparks Fresh Geoengineering Controversy
The Bering Strait dam proposal, a geoengineering concept that envisions a large-scale barrier across the narrow waterway, has sparked intense debate over its
May 9, 2026
Oceans & Ice
Changes in the world’s oceans, ice masses, and related coastal impacts.
Beluga Whales Have Complex Social Networks—Here’s What Science Shows
Beluga whales form intricate, multi‑level social networks that rely on vocal dialects, kinship, and cooperative behavior, and understanding these connections is essential for
May 7, 2026
Great Barrier Reef Suffers Record Coral Loss After Ocean Heatwave
The 2023 ocean heatwave caused unprecedented coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, leading to record loss of coral cover and prompting urgent
April 11, 2026
Can Soundscapes Help Restore and Protect Coral Reefs?
Underwater soundscapes can guide larval settlement, deter harmful noise, and become a tool for coral‑reef restoration, offering a promising but still developing approach
March 25, 2026
Hybrid Dolphins of Mayotte: Where Species and Worlds Collide
Hybrid dolphins in Mayotte are naturally occurring cross‑breeds between common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), offering a unique
March 24, 2026
Canada’s Last Intact Ice Shelf Has Collapsed—Why This Matters for Earth’s Climate
The recent collapse of Canada’s last intact ice shelf shows how warming oceans release freshwater, destabilize glaciers and alter global ocean circulation, highlighting
March 5, 2026
