During heavy storms, the normally stratified layers of water in ocean fjords get mixed, which leads to oxygenation of the fjord floor. But these storm events also result in a spike in methane ...

Climate change is particularly intense in the Arctic. To assess its consequences and determine what role this region plays in global warming, two teams of scientists from EPFL have visited the area.

Fjords comprise a mere 0.1 percent of the surface area of the ocean yet store a whopping 11-12 percent of the carbon stored in the ocean. New research shows they sock away 18 million tons of carbon ...

The Comau Fjord, in the Chilean region of Patagonia, is one of the only sites in the world where the cold-water coral Desmophyllum dianthus lives just 5 meters (16 feet) below the sea surface. The ...

Norway is a dream destination for adventure enthusiasts. From its towering mountains and deep fjords to the wild Arctic wilderness, this Scandinavian wonderland offers an unbeatable combination of ...

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 8, 2022) – If you’re worried about escalating human-induced climate change, consider adding fjords to your thank-you list during this season of gratitude. Fjords are long, deep arms ...