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Plankton are the backbone of the ocean - and may struggle with what's coming

The survival of plankton is crucial for the entire ocean food chain and human food systems, threatened by climate change.

Is the ocean becoming too acidic to sustain life? podcast

Ocean acidification poses a critical threat to marine ecosystems and global liveability, possibly breaching another planetary boundary.

Earth may have breached seven of nine planetary boundaries, health check shows

Industrial civilization is nearing a critical threshold of ocean acidification, threatening marine ecosystems and breaching planetary boundaries.

Scientists plan to pack Pacific Ocean with iron to stop climate change

Ocean iron fertilization could significantly reduce atmospheric CO2 by stimulating phytoplankton growth.
Critics raise concerns about potential negative impacts on marine ecosystems.

28.9C: Mediterranean Sea breaks daily temperature record

The Mediterranean Sea has recorded unprecedented sea surface temperatures, raising concerns about climate change and its impact on marine ecosystems and food security.

The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why

Record ocean temperatures are fueling stronger hurricanes and threatening marine life, mainly due to climate change and El Nino.

Plankton are the backbone of the ocean - and may struggle with what's coming

The survival of plankton is crucial for the entire ocean food chain and human food systems, threatened by climate change.

Is the ocean becoming too acidic to sustain life? podcast

Ocean acidification poses a critical threat to marine ecosystems and global liveability, possibly breaching another planetary boundary.

Earth may have breached seven of nine planetary boundaries, health check shows

Industrial civilization is nearing a critical threshold of ocean acidification, threatening marine ecosystems and breaching planetary boundaries.

Scientists plan to pack Pacific Ocean with iron to stop climate change

Ocean iron fertilization could significantly reduce atmospheric CO2 by stimulating phytoplankton growth.
Critics raise concerns about potential negative impacts on marine ecosystems.

28.9C: Mediterranean Sea breaks daily temperature record

The Mediterranean Sea has recorded unprecedented sea surface temperatures, raising concerns about climate change and its impact on marine ecosystems and food security.

The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why

Record ocean temperatures are fueling stronger hurricanes and threatening marine life, mainly due to climate change and El Nino.
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Researchers Find Oxygen Made Without Photosynthesis - With Mind-Blowing Consequences

Oxygen can be produced abiotically at deep-sea sediments, challenging assumptions that only life can generate this essential molecule.

African countries must make their voices heard on deep-sea mining

Africa's decisions on deep-sea mining will impact marine ecosystems and industry trajectory significantly.

Researchers Find Oxygen Made Without Photosynthesis - With Mind-Blowing Consequences

Oxygen can be produced abiotically at deep-sea sediments, challenging assumptions that only life can generate this essential molecule.

African countries must make their voices heard on deep-sea mining

Africa's decisions on deep-sea mining will impact marine ecosystems and industry trajectory significantly.
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Mulyana Transforms Plastic Yarn and Netting into Arresting Ocean Textures

Mulyana's art emphasizes the fragility of marine ecosystems and the importance of environmental preservation through engaging and thought-provoking sculptures.
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Counting All the Fish in the Sea May Be Even Trickier Than Scientists Thought

Fish population assessments may be overestimating stocks, which raises concerns about effective marine protection measures.
Accurate fish counting is essential for sustainable management and conservation of global fisheries.

Love the Ocean? Thank a Shark

Sharks play diverse and crucial ecological roles in maintaining healthy oceans, with their decline posing an urgent problem for marine ecosystems.

Counting All the Fish in the Sea May Be Even Trickier Than Scientists Thought

Fish population assessments may be overestimating stocks, which raises concerns about effective marine protection measures.
Accurate fish counting is essential for sustainable management and conservation of global fisheries.

Love the Ocean? Thank a Shark

Sharks play diverse and crucial ecological roles in maintaining healthy oceans, with their decline posing an urgent problem for marine ecosystems.
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An Army of Sea Urchins Could Help Save Coral Reefs

Sea-urchins are disappearing, impacting Caribbean coral reefs

Marine creatures at risk from "unusual warmth" hitting the world's oceans

Rising ocean temperatures have global impacts, affecting marine ecosystems, weather patterns, and potentially leading to hyperactive hurricane seasons.

Knight in spiny armor': could lobsters help save Florida's dying corals?

Spiny lobsters are unexpected heroes in saving Florida's coral reefs by scaring off predators and helping restore nursery-grown corals.

Fish off Los Angeles coast still contaminated with infamous chemical banned 52 years ago

DDT dumped off the Los Angeles coast in the 1940s still contaminates deep-sea fish, posing threats to marine ecosystems and potentially humans through seafood consumption.

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.
#great-barrier-reef

Scientists Are Tinkering With Clouds to Save the Great Barrier Reef

Corals on the Great Barrier Reef are experiencing stress due to rising water temperatures, leading to potential coral bleaching events.
Scientists are exploring the use of clouds to help cool the ocean and provide relief to coral colonies during heat waves.

Fears back-to-back cyclones may have damaged Great Barrier Reef

Two back-to-back cyclones have caused concerns about damage to the Great Barrier Reef.
The cyclones have resulted in freshwater runoff that can cause coral bleaching and damage to marine ecosystems.

Scientists Are Tinkering With Clouds to Save the Great Barrier Reef

Corals on the Great Barrier Reef are experiencing stress due to rising water temperatures, leading to potential coral bleaching events.
Scientists are exploring the use of clouds to help cool the ocean and provide relief to coral colonies during heat waves.

Fears back-to-back cyclones may have damaged Great Barrier Reef

Two back-to-back cyclones have caused concerns about damage to the Great Barrier Reef.
The cyclones have resulted in freshwater runoff that can cause coral bleaching and damage to marine ecosystems.
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This Antipoaching Unit in Kenya is Saving Sea Turtles

Sea turtles play a vital role in marine ecosystems by foraging on sponges, creating space for other creatures.
Engaging with communities and building relationships is crucial for effective wildlife conservation efforts.

Shark Teeth Are Time Machines

Studying ancient shark teeth reveals changes in marine ecosystems over centuries.
Shark teeth provide valuable insights into animals' diets and environments through stable-isotope analysis.

That giant extinct shark, Megalodon? Maybe it wasn't so mega

Scientists are studying the Megalodon to understand its biology and the role large carnivores play in marine ecosystems.
New research suggests that the Megalodon may have been more slender than previously thought, which would alter our understanding of its behavior and impact on the ocean ecosystem.

Tenaka teams with Orange Business to scale coral reef restoration | Computer Weekly

Tēnaka has partnered with Orange Business to scale coral reef restoration in a marine-protected area in Malaysia.
Orange Business will provide Tēnaka with fully automated data sets and AI-based data analysis to make operations more efficient and increase knowledge around restored coral ecosystems.

Deep Rising and the Dark Price of Powering Electric Vehicles - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Deep seabed mining is a dangerous undertaking that can disrupt marine ecosystems and have long-term consequences.
Polymetallic nodules found on the ocean floor contain minerals needed for batteries in electric vehicles.
Sales of electric vehicles are growing rapidly, fueling the need for minerals from deep seabed mining.

Oceans face triple threat' of extreme heat, oxygen loss and acidification

The world's oceans face a triple threat of extreme heating, loss of oxygen, and acidification, intensifying due to human activities, placing marine life under enormous stress.

'OceanXplorers:' James Cameron leads ambitious ocean exploration in new docu-series

The National Geographic series 'OceanXplorers' explores uncharted areas of the ocean using advanced technology to reveal the mysteries of marine ecosystems.

New Zealand's sea temperatures hit record highs, outstripping global averages

New Zealand experiencing record high sea temperatures, with oceanic and coastal regions seeing significant warming, raising concerns for marine life and ecosystems.
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