New research into lithium mining in the “Lithium Triangle” of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia — source of more than half of the world’s lithium resources — shows that the commonly accepted models used to estimate how much water is available for lithium extraction and what the environmental effects may be are off by more than an order of magnitude.

Marine life in the deep ocean can take decades to recover from the impact of deep-sea mining for rare metals, new research shows.

A new study analyzed nearly four decades of deep ocean observations to reveal significant cooling and freshening of deep water in the Subtropical North Atlantic.

A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, has uncovered evidence of far-reaching ecosystem consequences following the disappearance of Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) from False Bay, South Africa.

From laundry detergent to dishwasher tablets, cleaning products are an indispensable part of life.

Open data from sources such as the US Geological Survey are an essential scientific resource for understanding our environment in a warming world.

A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida shines light on the environmental drivers of red tide blooms.

By 2050, sea levels along the United States coast are expected to rise by 0.25 to 0.30 meters, increasing flooding in low-lying areas. 

Scientists have discovered vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals on the newly exposed seafloor following the calving of the giant A-84 iceberg.

The red coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully.