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. They are expecting another massive ‘blob’ in the Pacific waters. […]
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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 fish. Human fish consumption is increasing faster than fish can
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 of Maine to find whales. Now, whale watching tours are
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 plastic waste, unsustainable fishing practices, and other human stresses 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 ocean. He tested ferrofluid to see if the microplastic would
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 the Lau/Kozlowsii extinction. The Lau/Kozlowsii extinction event coupled with a
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 are responsible for 40% of ocean productivity. Diatoms are more
How close are we?
The acidification of the ocean is proportionate to the amount of carbon dioxide humans are pumping into the ocean. Once the ocean reaches a precipice of being saturated with carbon
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 5 dives and deployed robotic landers to explore the seafloor.
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 contributing to the deaths. Education and working with local resources
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 considered the most calamitous event in Earth’s history. https://www.sciencealert.com/we-now-know-what-killed-the-sea-life-in-the-world-s-deadliest-mass-extinction