From an environmental perspective, using ocean water may be less detrimental compared to traditional fire retardants.

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The ocean absorbs more than 90% of the atmosphere’s excess heat trapped by human-emitted greenhouse gases. It plays a vital ...

Researchers from institutions like the University of California, Santa Barbara, studied the global impact of expanding marine ...

Abandoned fishing gear can "ghost fish," or trap and kill ocean animals that are never harvested. It's also costly - and ...

Though plentiful in arid regions, most sand is not viable for commercial use or construction. Desert sand, whipped by years ...

Long-awaited plastics treaty flops, for now Despite around-the-clock efforts from delegates, negotiators and numerous ...

Scientists examining seawater from Blanes Bay in the north-western Mediterranean uncovered 26 new bacterial strains that ...

The technique, known as ocean alkalinity enhancement, usually involves dissolving acid-neutralizing rocks in the ocean, ...

The marine iguana is found only in the Galápagos Islands. From their sleek swimming skills underwater to their clumsy movements on land, they're perfectly adapted to their marine environment.