The fate of the Atlantic Ocean current that keeps Europe’s climate warm depends on our carbon emissions and the rate of ice ...

The collapse of one of Earth's most important ocean currents may already be locked in, according to an ominous new study.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Heading into the Independence Day holiday week, North Carolina beaches swell with visitors, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forecasters have warned that a former tropical disturbance making its way inland is making Gulf Coast beaches prime for rip ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With more than 30 Outer Banks rip current rescues on Friday and more than 60 such rescues at North Carolina beaches on Thursday, lifeguards are warning swimmers as visitors pack ...

It’s “go time” for North Carolina lifeguards. This weekend, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees across much of the state and throngs of people are expected to descend on its beaches ...

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly ...

A subpolar gyre is a large-scale ocean current system located at high latitudes created by a persistent region of low atmospheric pressure. These gyres circulate water in a cyclonic direction – ...

Rip currents are strong channels of water flowing away from shore, often found near breaks in sandbars or structures. Signs of a rip current include a channel of choppy water, a noticeable color ...

As global electricity use grows, the strain on traditional energy sources increases. Renewable options like wind and solar have become popular, yet there's a massive, largely untapped resource beneath ...

Historically, the ocean has been difficult to model. Scientists struggled in years past to simulate ocean currents or accurately predict fluctuations in temperature, salinity, and other properties. As ...