NASA blamed the rise mostly on the expansion of ocean water as it warms, a process known as thermal expansion. In recent years, approximately two-thirds of sea level rise resulted from land-based ...

Here's why using the seemingly obvious solution of neighboring ocean water isn't as clear an option. Why can't you use ocean water to put out fires? Unfortunately, it's not that easy.

Arnold also says the ocean’s temperature plays a big part in the color as well. “Right now the water temperature is sitting at about 85. That tends to bring in some more microorganisms in the ...

Storm water from potential cyclone 8, which dropped more than 14 to 18 inches near Carolina Beach and areas inland on Sept. 16, has started to drain into the ocean, Keebler said.