Sea ice in the Antarctic Ocean had been growing for decades, but now, a sudden trend downward could spell serious trouble.

In recent years, the Southern Ocean has undergone one of the most dramatic environmental shifts observed anywhere on Earth.

Researchers have discovered a dramatic and unexpected shift in the Southern Ocean, with surface water salinity rising and sea ...

The ocean around Antarctica is rapidly getting saltier at the same time as sea ice is retreating at a record pace. Since 2015 ...

A study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that increases in salinity in seawater near the surface could help explain some of the decrease in Antarctic sea ...

Researchers have discovered a dramatic and unexpected shift in the Southern Ocean, with surface water salinity rising and sea ice in steep ...

For the first time, Antarctic krill have been found on seafloor vents. One scientist is working to figure out what they are ...

Antarctica sees record tourism growth as 130,000 visitors explored its unique beauty. Discover the implications.

Scientists are venturing to the Southern Ocean to study clouds and the world's cleanest air to better understand climate ...

Discover why Antarctica no longer has lush forests with giant ferns and how ancient fires fueled intense volcanic activity.

Equipped head-to-toe in dry suits - divers researching below the waves are tethered to a team above the ice to make sure they don’t lose the hole to get back. | ITV National News ...

At APL, a team is developing portable tech to detect ocean species using eDNA. Their goal: real-time, low-cost monitoring to ...