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Ocean acidification is reaching deeper waters
Rising carbon dioxide levels are driving an increase in the ocean’s acidity – and this change is sinking deeper as emissions ...
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Georgia scientists look to seagrass for climate solutions
The world’s oceans absorb nearly a third of global carbon dioxide emissions. Seagrass beds, in particular, are carbon-storing powerhouses. While less than 1% of the seafloor is made up of seagrass ...
These Wolves Like a Little Treat: Flower Nectar
After Ethiopian wolves feed on their favorite rodents, they may be enjoying a bit of dessert and in the process helping ...
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Bye-Bye microplastics: Japanese researchers develop plastic that dissolves into the sea
With less than 10% of global plastic recycled and the rest wreaking havoc on ecosystems, a team of Japanese scientists has ...
Marine biologists investigate major seafloor features, call for deep dive into Indian Ocean's ecosystems
A review by marine biologists from The University of Western Australia has identified a need to prioritize future research of ...
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Autumn arrives later underwater than before
Withered algae sink through the water, covering the seafloor with a layer of decay. The surface cools. It’s autumn in the ...
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Ask a Scientist: What happens on an Oceana expedition?
Exploring the depths of Bajos del Norte and Alacranes Reef in Mexico Expeditions play a pivotal role in Oceana’s campaigns to ...
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‘We can now explore any sea on the planet’: Aboard the ‘Odón de Buen,’ the largest scientific ship in Spain
The flagship vessel of the oceanographic fleet will be able to explore the deepest and most unknown parts of the ocean, in ...
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Nanostructures in the deep ocean floor hint at life's origin
Researchers led by Ryuhei Nakamura at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan and The Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) of Tokyo Institute of Technology have discovered ...
Mysterious White Smokers Discovered in the Dead Sea
Mineral chimneys found on the Dead Sea floor signal potential sinkhole sites, aiding in hazard prediction and environmental ...
She went for a walk on the beach and found a rare ‘doomsday fish’
The deep-sea-dwelling oarfish, a sign of disaster in Japanese mythology, is an exciting find for U.S. scientists. Very little is known about the critters.