August 11, 2026

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Bountiful Roebuck Bay

Bountiful Roebuck Bay

Tidal and seasonal shifts leave their mark on this crescent-shaped, productive bay in Western Australia's Kimberley region.

El Niño Alters Marine Life in the Pacific

El Niño Alters Marine Life in the Pacific

Satellite measurements of chlorophyll at the sea surface signal shifts in the ocean’s nutrient supplies in mid-2026.

Sensing the Poles’ Hidden Heat

Sensing the Poles’ Hidden Heat

New animations from NASA's PREFIRE mission reveal two years of seasonal temperature swings at the Arctic and Antarctic.

How the Tide Turns at the Mouth of the Elbe

How the Tide Turns at the Mouth of the Elbe

The ocean’s ebbs and flows reveal dynamic tidal flats and a well-traveled shipping route along the coast of Germany.

The Paradox of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

The Paradox of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

The coastal dune field in Brazil looks like a desert but fills with freshwater lagoons every year.

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