Ocean water is pushing miles beneath Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier,” making it more vulnerable to melting than previously thought, according to new research using radar data from space to perform an X-ray of the crucial glacier. As the salty, relatively warm ocean water meets the ice, it’s causing “vigorous melting” underneath the glacier. This could mean global sea level … [Read more...] about Ocean water is rushing miles underneath the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ with potentially dire impacts on sea level rise
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The Enduring Bajau: Sea Nomads Who Call the Ocean Home
Meet the Bajau, the last of the true “Sea Nomads” of Southeast Asia. These remarkable people spend a staggering 60% of their lives underwater, diving for fish at depths exceeding 200 feet – all without the aid of scuba gear or bulky oxygen tanks. Their life is a testament to human adaptation and a deep connection to the ocean. Untethered to land and without a fixed … [Read more...] about The Enduring Bajau: Sea Nomads Who Call the Ocean Home
A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa Along a 35-Mile Crack That Opened Up in Ethiopia in 2005
Africa is currently in the throes of a breathtaking geological transformation that promises to reshape the continent and give rise to a new ocean. This extraordinary process is occurring in Ethiopia’s Afar region, where a colossal crack in the Earth’s crust, known as the East African Rift, is progressively widening and deepening, revealing the molten magma beneath. The … [Read more...] about A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa Along a 35-Mile Crack That Opened Up in Ethiopia in 2005
A massive 40-ton humpback whale was captured on video leaping completely out of the water
Humpback whales are the world’s biggest creatures. Given their tremendous weight (up to 40 tons), these giant beasts are unlikely to completely leap out of the water. Perhaps that’s why this magnificent video of a humpback whale breaching the sea off the coast of South Africa is causing such a stir. Craig Capehart, a scuba diver, recorded the amazing footage off the coast … [Read more...] about A massive 40-ton humpback whale was captured on video leaping completely out of the water
The Sailfish: A Closer Look at the Fastest Fish in the Ocean
What is the fastest fish in the ocean? Not all experts agree, but one species widely considered the titleholder is the sailfish, capable of reaching top speeds of nearly 70 mph. Let's dive deeper into the features and behaviors of this swift and agile predator. Sailfish, also known as billfish, are easily recognizable due to their sail-like dorsal fin that extends for almost … [Read more...] about The Sailfish: A Closer Look at the Fastest Fish in the Ocean