Heat Waves in the Pacific threaten Sea Life
A massive heat wave lasting three years off the coast of Hawaii caught scientists off guard. Researchers are aware nowadays. […]
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Ocean Depletion of Consumable Fish
The world’s international fleet of industrial fishing vessels are seeing a decline in their catch. Oceans are running out of
Warmer Oceans affect Right Whales
Whale watching tours are struggling in Maine. For years, whale watching tours didn’t have to venture far into the Gulf
Oceans are at increasing Peril
Earth’s oceans are at increasing stress due to warmer waters, more acidic, and less oxygen-rich. Marine ecosystems are threatened by
Teenager wins Science Award Removing Plastics from Ocean
Fionn Ferreira, an 18 year-old Irish teenager won Google’s Science Fair by developing a methodology to remove microplastics from the
Oxygen Loss in Ancient Oceans
23% of marine animals were lost over 420 million years ago. Rapid and widespread depletion of oxygen was preceded by
Ocean Acidification Affects Diatoms
Oceans act as the earth’s largest carbon sink. More carbon sinks in the Southern ocean than elsewhere on earth. Diatoms
How close are we?
The acidification of the ocean is proportionate to the amount of carbon dioxide humans are pumping into the ocean. Once
Plastic Waste Found 7 Miles Down on the Seafloor
Victor Vescov descended 11 km (7 miles) discovering new sea creatures and a plastic bag. Victor and his team made
Gray Whales found Dead off San Francisco Bay
Nine gray whales have been found dead in 2 months on various beaches in San Francisco Bay. Various causes are
Coral has a Chance
A scientist accidentally discovers a method for growing coral faster. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=468088793700621
Less Oxygen in the Ocean Spells Disaster
Loss of oxygen in the ocean contributes to major losses to sea life. The Permian-Triassic Extinction Event (Great Dying) is