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The Ocean Gets Big Data

A new array of cameras, vehicles, and sensors promises to change ocean science.

June 29, 2016

The Perfect Wave Is Coming

Surfers have dreamt it—now engineers are delivering.

June 16, 2016

The Ocean in Motion

How Earth’s seas get around.

June 19, 2015

When Good Waves Go Rogue

Even in calm seas, waves can become monsters.

June 25, 2014

When Good Waves Go Rogue

Even in calm seas, waves can become monsters.

June 25, 2014

The Man Who Delayed D-Day

The eminent oceanographer Walter Munk reflects on science and war.

June 25, 2014

Voice of the Ocean

Sylvia Earle addresses the state of our seas.

March 28, 2014

Best of 2013: Ingenious: Peter Ward

Call the daring marine biologist and paleontologist “Professor Nautilus.”

January 2, 2014