Underwater cables stop crabs in their tracks
Brown crabs can't resist the electromagnetic pull of underwater power cables and it's changing their behavior, marine scientists say.
Ecology
Oct 11, 2021
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News tagged with marine scientists
Mineral-rich seafloor and DDT dump sites reveal new methane seep, whale fall
Marine scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel Falkor have completed a 12-day expedition off the coast of Southern California to survey the biodiversity of deep sea areas rich in minerals that are of interest ...
Environment
Aug 9, 2021
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Scientists explore seamounts in Phoenix Islands Archipelago, gain insights into deep water diversity
Marine scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel Falkor have identified likely new marine species and deep sea organisms on nine seamounts that were explored for the first time in the remote Phoenix Islands ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 9, 2021
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Combating maritime litter: Innovative solutions for fighting pollution in the oceans
Plastic bottles drifting in the sea; bags in the stomachs of turtles; COVID-19 masks dancing in the surf: Few images are as unpleasant to look at as those that show the contamination of our oceans. And few environmental issues ...
Environment
Jun 10, 2021
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Urgent action needed to protect dolphins and porpoises from bycatch in European waters
Marine scientists are calling on the EU to adopt a comprehensive plan to protect dolphins and porpoises from fisheries bycatch in European waters.
Plants & Animals
May 5, 2021
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Researchers share strategies for making geosciences more inclusive
Concrete efforts to bring racial equity to the geosciences are receiving significant attention in the wake of new grassroots efforts and increased awareness of social justice issues in 2020, speakers said at the Seismological ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 21, 2021
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UK waters are home again to the bluefin tuna
Atlantic bluefin tuna have returned to UK waters and can once again be seen during the summer and autumn months.
Plants & Animals
Apr 19, 2021
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'By-the-wind sailor' jellies wash ashore in massive numbers after warmer winters
As their name suggests, by-the-wind sailor jellyfish know how to catch a breeze. Using a stiff, translucent sail propped an inch above the surface of the ocean, these teacup-sized organisms skim along the water dangling a ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 18, 2021
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Red Snapper in the Gulf show signs of stress
Nearly 100 percent of the red snapper sampled in the Gulf of Mexico over a six-year period by University of South Florida (USF) marine scientists showed evidence of liver damage, according to a study reported in Aquatic Toxicology.
Plants & Animals
Mar 10, 2021
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Satellite tracking finds turtle foraging areas in Australia's north-west
Marine scientists have mapped previously unknown foraging grounds and migratory routes of Western Australia's green turtles to support conservation of the iconic threatened species.
Plants & Animals
Dec 8, 2020
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