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climate-change
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
OMG science

Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe's largest reef. This is offering scientists hope

Corals are being bred in World Coral Conservatory to repopulate wild corals and combat climate change effects. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

Bizarre blob-like creatures are washing ashore the West Coast

Climate change is causing warmer waters which lead to the proliferation of pyrosomes on West Coast beaches.
Pyrosomes are consuming a majority of energy in the sea, causing a decline in salmon and seabird populations. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Environment

Opinion: Is the restoration of California's cutest keystone species worth it?

Sea otters play a crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystems, despite being perceived as a threat by some individuals.
Debates and studies are ongoing regarding the potential reintroduction of sea otters to their historic range to address population challenges and ecological impacts. [ more ]
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Natural Health News
12 hours ago
Alternative medicine

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
WIRED
1 month ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Web development

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. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 months ago
San Jose Sharks

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Environment

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. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
5 months ago
Environment

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. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Science

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. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Business intelligence

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. [ more ]
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