For decades, the Indian Ocean has been known for some of the saltiest waters on Earth. But it seems that’s changing. Experts ...

As far as India is concerned, the dip in salinity could have a serious impact. The Indian Ocean is key to monsoons, and it ...

High-pressure systems, clear skies, low humidity and northwesterly winds from central Asia are bringing cold air deep into ...

Uncertainty in climate models could mean Earth systems are perilously close to their tipping points, scientists warn.

Scientists have detected a major drop in salinity in one of the world’s saltiest ocean regions. The change could affect monsoons, marine life and global climate systems, raising new concerns about the ...

Off the west coast of Australia, some seawater has lost nearly a third of its salty area in recent decades, as climate change-related current shifts push more fresh water into the region.

Bigger than any waterfall on land, this hidden ocean giant flows silently beneath the sea, unseen by human eyes, yet it plays a powerful role in shaping Earth's climate and ocean currents.

Scientists studying ancient ocean fossils found that the Arabian Sea was better oxygenated 16 million years ago, even though ...

Fossil crustaceans preserved in Japanese sediments reveal how ancient ocean currents linked Asia and North America during the ...

Arctic sea ice has large effects on the global climate. By cooling the planet, Arctic ice impacts ocean circulation, ...

As ice loss speeds up in Antarctica, researchers warn it may disrupt one of the planet’s biggest natural climate buffers.