Lead from gasoline discovered in Indian Ocean
Levels began to climb in the 1970s, peaking a decade ago — a timeline consistent with the region’s pattern of leaded gasoline use.
New method to prevent undersea ice clogs
Surface coatings developed by MIT researchers could inhibit buildup of methane hydrates that can block deep-sea oil and gas wells.
A climate window in the Southern Ocean
An updated circulation model reveals the Southern Ocean as a powerful influence on climate change.
Viruses con bacteria into working for them
Coevolution of guest and host lets a virus control its host’s machinery.
MIT Sea Grant to host 15th annual Blue Lobster Bowl Feb. 4
One hundred twenty high school students to convene at MIT for the regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl
3 Questions: John Marshall on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill
An MIT oceanographer discusses why ‘we have never had a spill like this’ — and what that means for cleanup efforts.