The decision coincides with the launch of a new initiative to inform, inspire and empower people to live more lightly on the planet.

National Geography said that while other oceans are identified by the region they surround, the Southern Ocean is defined by its current

Coral reefs are not just a pretty feature to look at underwater, they are described as the lungs of our ocean.

In support of Oceans Day, The Brighter Side of News has compiled a list of five top non-profit organizations that support ocean cleanup

The "Manta" is a giant, plastic-eating catamaran that collects trash on an industrial scale. And it's powered by renewable energy.

The objective is to study the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, a crucial player in the Earth’s climate.

The objective is to stem the tide of plastic pollution entering the world’s oceans, by first intercepting waste in rivers.

The year 2050 has been predicted by some to be a bleak year for the ocean. Experts say that by 2050 there may be more plastic than fish...

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