A reduction in seafloor spreading millions of years ago may have led to deeper ocean basins and a significant sea level drop.

Between 15 million and 6 million years ago, a drop in ocean crust production may have lowered sea level by 26 to 32 meters.

If the entire East Antarctic Ice Sheet—including Denman Glacier, pictured here—melted today, sea level would rise by about 36 meters. Between 15 million and 6 million years ago, deepening of ...

Lots of plants rely on insects like bees to reproduce. To make a seed, a flower needs to be pollinated. This means that pollen from one flower needs to travel to another. Bees are very important ...

We celebrate International Women’s Day by featuring another series of famous female geologists both past and present.

Coastal erosion from rising sea levels has led to the collapse of 280 buildings across Alexandria, Egypt, over the past two ...

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Antarctica's remote and mysterious current has a profound influence on the climate, food systems and Antarctic ecosystems.

More than 80 years later, the remains of bomber pilot Herbert G. Tennyson have finally been officially identified and ...

Thomas Peterson may have majored in marine biology, but he ended up working in insurance. It has done well for him. “It’s ...

Scientists must commit to engaging with the communities they want to help at all stages of the research process — from planning to dissemination.