The sound of waves gently crashing is one of the most relaxing noises. But beneath the surface, things are far less peaceful.

Naval sonar systems work like acoustic floodlights, sending sound waves through ocean waters for tens or even hundreds of miles to disclose large objects in their path. But this activity entails ...

"Just like people and cities may have noticed that, with much less traffic noise and human activity, you hear more birdsong ... just listening to the sound of the ocean," she said.

Apart from the breathtaking sight of vast blue waters or the rhythmic sound of crashing waves, the vivid smell of the sea ...

Nov. 8, 2024 — New research reveals for the first time how a major Antarctic ice shelf has been subjected to increased melting by warming ocean waters over the last four decades. Scientists say ...

The article examines the origins of ocean salinity through processes like weathering, erosion, volcanic activity, and hydrothermal vents. It describes how minerals from rocks are transported to ...

The world of water sounds is diverse and ranges from soothing ocean waves to soft rain and energetic streams. Each of these ...

“I really thought we were going to see a dead body in the water.” Roughly eight million tons of plastic enters the ocean every year. That’s according to a 2015 report, which also identified ...

MORE IS known about the surface of Mars than the floor of the ocean ... of sound-producing organs of any vertebrate group. Sometimes fish are so noisy that they are heard above water.

Carried out in the Atlantic, the findings suggest this ocean absorbs about 7% more CO 2 each year than previously thought. It might sound small ... of the ocean's water column structure and ...

Scientists have found a clever new way of measuring ocean warming, using sound waves from undersea earthquakes. The researchers say the "hack" works because sound travels faster in warmer water.