A collection of fossil shells from marine snails and clams is challenging a theory that says the world's deadliest mass extinction was accompanied by severe ocean acidification.
Earth Sciences
Jan 26, 2022
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When ocean waves break, microscopic particles break free into the air. For beachgoers, aerosolized sea salts contribute to the tousled "beach hair" look. But other compounds found in seawater, including perfluoroalkyl substances ...
Environment
Dec 15, 2021
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Score one for a key climate change prediction.
Earth Sciences
Oct 20, 2021
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The surface of Spain's La Palma island is continuing to expand as lava from a volcanic eruption flows into the Atlantic Ocean and solidifies when it hits the water, European Union scientists said Thursday.
Environment
Sep 30, 2021
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Increased acidity in the atmosphere is disrupting the ecological balance of the oceans, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Earth Sciences
Jul 7, 2021
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Fishermen, swimmers and seafood enthusiasts may already know the dangers of "red tides," but a recent study in Frontiers in Climate shows that climate change is increasing the frequency of one type of highly toxic algal bloom ...
Environment
Dec 14, 2020
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Ethereal, swaying pillars of brown kelp along California's coasts grow up through the water column, culminating in a dense surface canopy of thick fronds that provide homes and refuge for numerous marine creatures. There's ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 19, 2020
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Deep-sea coral reefs face challenges as changes to ocean chemistry triggered by climate change may cause their foundations to become brittle, a study suggests.
Environment
Sep 17, 2020
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An increase in the likelihood of a "Greenland Block"—a bulge of high pressure that stalls over the massive island and can cause extreme weather both in North America and Europe—could be predictable years in advance.
Environment
Aug 3, 2020
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Late spring and early summer in California bring thousands of marine mammals to the state's beaches, as groups of California sea lions, elephant seals and harbor seals give birth along the shore. Visitors to places such as ...
Environment
Jul 17, 2020
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