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World's largest coral just discovered in the Pacific is so big, it can be seen from space

A significant coral discovery highlights ecological importance, yet faces threats from climate change, showing the vulnerability of remote marine ecosystems.

Parts of Great Barrier Reef record highest coral deaths due to heat, storms

Significant coral mortality on the Great Barrier Reef highlights the impact of climate change and severe weather events on marine ecosystems.

Why bringing back oyster reefs could protect coasts from climate change

Oyster restoration is crucial for coastal resilience against climate change, despite challenges and time required for success.

Seagrass is fantastic at carbon capture-and it's at risk of extinction

Eelgrass meadows along the East Coast are in rapid decline due to pollution and climate change, prompting urgent restoration efforts.

Bull sharks thriving off Alabama despite rising sea temperatures, study says

Bull shark numbers thriving in warming waters
Effective shark management programs impacting bull shark populations

World's largest coral just discovered in the Pacific is so big, it can be seen from space

A significant coral discovery highlights ecological importance, yet faces threats from climate change, showing the vulnerability of remote marine ecosystems.

Parts of Great Barrier Reef record highest coral deaths due to heat, storms

Significant coral mortality on the Great Barrier Reef highlights the impact of climate change and severe weather events on marine ecosystems.

Why bringing back oyster reefs could protect coasts from climate change

Oyster restoration is crucial for coastal resilience against climate change, despite challenges and time required for success.

Seagrass is fantastic at carbon capture-and it's at risk of extinction

Eelgrass meadows along the East Coast are in rapid decline due to pollution and climate change, prompting urgent restoration efforts.

Bull sharks thriving off Alabama despite rising sea temperatures, study says

Bull shark numbers thriving in warming waters
Effective shark management programs impacting bull shark populations
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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home

An emperor penguin was found malnourished on an Australian beach, marking the first documented sighting of the species on mainland Australia.

Weird 'alien like' object washes up on Australian beach

A mysterious mass of goose barnacles washed ashore in Adelaide, leaving locals amazed and intrigued by this rare marine phenomenon.

These Adorable Sea Creatures Play A Key Role In Tracking Climate Change

Seals are used by researchers as tag-bearing wildlife sensors to study the changing oceans in remote regions.

What are the blue blobs washing up on SoCal beaches? Welcome to Velella velella Valhalla

The mysterious beached Velella velella highlight the significance of tracking and understanding marine ecosystems.

The lowly sea cucumber may be helping to protect coral reefs against disease

Coral fragments can be planted to grow new corals efficiently.
Sea cucumbers play a crucial role in maintaining coral health by cleaning up the reef.

Neuston, we have a problem: why do we know so little about the creatures floating on the ocean surface?

Bluebottles and other neuston creatures drift on the ocean's surface, often gathering in mass on beaches, yet remain poorly understood and understudied.
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