The impact of hurricanes when they travel over land, or when they affect ships or oil-drilling platforms, are quite well understood. But these huge cyclones also stir up the ocean itself, with ...

Hurricanes move massive amounts of sediment from shallow reefs to deep oceans, affecting ecosystems long-term.

When a hurricane passes, it stirs up cold, nutrient-rich water, which helps bacteria and plankton grow in the upper ocean, according to a new study.