PMEL in the News
What the Mysterious Bloop Taught Us About Antarctica
Was the infamous "bloop" a sea monster? Learn why this noise was a good reminder that we should keep an eye on the South Pole.
The deadliest tsunami set off work to be ready for the next big wave
Experts said they were "blind" to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge.
The 2004 tsunami killed hundreds of thousands. Are we better prepared now?
Warning systems for the deadly waves now exist in oceans around the world.
The record-low Bering Sea ice conditions of 2018 expected to be repeated in coming years
As the Northern Bering Sea ecosystem emerges from the extraordinary warmth that wreaked havoc on Alaska fisheries, wildlife and communities, a study warns of likely future occurrences.
Large patch of the Atlantic Ocean near the equator has been cooling at record speeds — and scientists can't figure out why
Scientists are trying to decipher what drove the recent dramatic cooling of the tropical Atlantic, but so far few clues have emerged. "We are still scratching our heads as to what's actually happening," the researchers said.