Known worldwide for their incredible natural beauty, Norway’s majestic fjords have inspired generations of artists. They are without doubt a must-see sight in Norway, yet the fjords are far more than ...

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 ...

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 magnificent, steep-sided fjords that slice deeply into the coastlines of New Zealand, Norway and Alaska are hugely popular attractions for tourists. But they may be surprisingly important to the ...

There’s dramatic scenery all the way up the Norwegian coastline that’s best seen on a fjord cruise - Trym Ivar Bergsmo b' Gaze out across Geirangerfjord, from either the Eagle Road or the Flydalsjuvet ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Large cruise ships will soon be a much less common sight in Norway’s Geirangerfjord. If you’ve always dreamed of a cruise along the Norwegian fjords, you may want to consider booking your trip sooner ...

Norway is known for its stunning fjords — long, sinuous coastal inlets with steep sides. It's no wonder that these geological features, which are filled with sparkling water and often lined with ...

Fjords are known for their otherworldly beauty. But these high-latitude inlets also have an outsized role in the carbon cycle, a study finds. Although fjords account for about 0.3% of Earth's surface ...

Ashley Correia stood on the pool deck of a Celebrity Cruises ship taking in the scenery in late May. But rather than sunny ocean views, she saw streams of water cascading down mountains on either side ...