Atlantic has 10 times the microplastics previously thought
We knew it was bad. But a new study of plastic in the Atlantic Ocean reveals the pollution problem is...
The Gulf Stream is the weakest it's been in 1,600 years - here's why that's really bad news
The Gulf Stream current, which serves as an important regulator of weather and climate along the Atlantic Ocean,...
Stormwaters sweep beneath this coastal beach house raised above dunes
Rather than elevate this coastal beach home on stilts, New York-based Raad Studio sought a more natural method...
Trump plan to reduce marine monuments could put vital ecosystems at risk
A report from United States Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke recommends shrinking three ocean monuments and...
Hurricane Jose strengthens to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4
Hot on the heels of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma is yet another natural disaster, Hurricane Jose. The “extremely...
Arctic Ocean undergoes 'massive shift,' becoming more like Atlantic
Increasing temperatures aren't the only factor to blame for dramatic Arctic sea ice loss. An international team...
Contemporary Atlantic house celebrates the history of its coastal landscape
Bates Masi + Architects completed a stunning eco-sensitive home that offers more than just rugged good looks. Located...
Haunting Human Gyre made of over 200 underwater figures warns of climate change
A haunting sight awaits scuba divers on an Atlantic seabed. Over two hundred life-size human figures have been...
Obama shuts down all pending permits for seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean
Outgoing President Barack Obama made another last-minute effort to secure his environmental legacy last week, when...
Obama administration just protected the Arctic and Atlantic from drilling until 2022
With only two months left in office, President Obama’s administration just finalized its program for oil and...
This solar-powered self-driving boat is making a historic journey across the Atlantic Ocean
Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, a small autonomous boat is braving wind and waves to demonstrate the power of...
Scientists discover a 600-mile-long coral reef in the most unlikely place
You might think a 600-mile long coral reef is something that wouldn’t go unnoticed, but that’s exactly what’s...
This Hamptons beach house is as beautiful as it is weather-proof
The family wanted a home that was open to the beauty of the surrounding nature, while still being closed off from...
The 12 most jaw-dropping Inhabitat stories of 2015
This year proved the age-old maxim: buyer beware. Not only did we discover that herbal supplements may not contain...
A curious cold spot in the Atlantic has scientists thinking their worst fears have come true
Scientists have observed record high temperatures around the world all summer long. People everywhere are suffering...
