Ocean exploration is a dynamic and exciting field. New discoveries and explorations, advances in technology, and important findings in deep-ocean science happen every day. The items on this page capture some of the big news in ocean exploration, not just at NOAA, but around the field. The stories posted represent just a snapshot and the list here is not intended to be all encompassing; posting of links does not constitute specific endorsement of a story or news outlet.
Check back regularly to stay on top of the ever-changing world of deep-ocean exploration or visit the archive for past stories. Memory can be a flighty thing. Every year, human activities release billions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the Sun, making the Earth warmer than it would be without them. Some estimates suggest that oceans have warmed over 1. A groundbreaking Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike.
We all know about the circle of life cue The Lion King music , but understanding the life-and-death engine that fuels the Earth and actually seeing it in action are two very different things.
How did life start on Earth? The answer is a big scientific mystery scientists are actively investigating.
After talking with many scientists, host Regina G. Barber found that an abundance of water on Earth is most likely key, in some way, to the origin of life — specifically, in either deep sea hydrothermal vents or in tide pools.
