#marine-ecosystem

#marine-ecosystem

Cancale in Brittany, France, is renowned for its oysters.

Oyster farming in France is a centuries-old tradition of culinary excellence. [ more ]

Tahiti will host the 2024 Paris Summer Games surfing competition at Teahupo'o, a revered surf spot.

Concerns arise over the installation of a judging tower that may damage the reef and local marine ecosystem. [ more ]

Extensive coral bleaching reported on the Great Barrier Reef stretching over 1,100 kilometers

Conservationists concerned about a possible seventh mass bleaching event unfolding on the reef. [ more ]

Scientists are conducting an expedition to investigate the rapid melting of Arctic sea ice and its consequences for the marine ecosystem.

The team is studying various aspects such as nutrient cycling, ice algae, and the role of polar bears in the changing Arctic habitat. [ more ]

Scientists discovered World War II-era munitions, including explosives and smoke devices, on the seafloor off the Southern California coast.

The findings were unexpected as the scientists had initially been searching for remnants of chemical waste barrels.

The researchers used sonar and high-definition video to map the ocean floor and found hundreds of munitions, indicating a potential risk to the marine ecosystem. [ more ]

Whale carcass attracts abundant wildlife, including sharks, providing a nutrient-rich food source. [ more ]