(Phys.org) —Once the robotic gliders scour the ocean searching for potential harm to sea life, the data is sent to David Caron, professor of biological sciences in USC Dornsife, and other marine biologists. ...

Space & Earth - Earth Sciences

May 03, 2013 3.8 / 5 (4) 0

Fishers near marine protected areas end up traveling farther to catch fish but maintain their social and economic well-being, according to a study by fisheries scientists at Washington State University and in Hawaii.

Biology - Ecology

Mar 05, 2013 5 / 5 (1) 0

(Phys.org) —A new model can predict the location of the most important fishing grounds for the black-browed albatross, helping conservationists to protect this endangered species.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Mar 01, 2013 not rated yet 0

A new study of Asia's Coral Triangle, which contains nearly 30 percent of the world's reefs, shows that when it comes to ensuring a rich and diverse range of species, size matters.

Space & Earth - Environment

Feb 21, 2013 5 / 5 (1) 0

(Phys.org)—Well-intentioned children and aquarium hobbyists seeking to "free" their pet fish down a toilet bowl or into a local waterway may inadvertently be contributing to the threat of invasive species ...

Biology - Ecology

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Australia can be a world leader in designing marine reserves that keep pace with changes in the climate and human activity and still successfully protect their sea life, a leading marine scientist said today.

Space & Earth - Environment

Nov 27, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

(Phys.org)—Engineers at Stanford's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have developed autonomous underwater vehicles that can photograph regions of ...

Technology - Engineering

Nov 27, 2012 5 / 5 (4) 0 |

An alliance of 30 global environment organisations today launched a report calling for greater protection for the East Antarctic marine environment, on the eve of an international meeting where the future ...

Space & Earth - Environment

Oct 18, 2012 not rated yet 0

Coral reefs face severe challenges even if global warming is restricted to the two degrees Celsius commonly perceived as safe for many natural and man-made systems. Warmer sea surface temperatures are likely ...

Space & Earth - Environment

Sep 16, 2012 3.7 / 5 (9) 22 |

(Phys.org) -- Great Lakes beachgoers could spend a lot more time in the water if a beach forecasting tool under development by University of Michigan researchers and their colleagues is adopted throughout ...

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Aug 21, 2012 not rated yet 0

Using a new comprehensive index designed to assess the benefits to people of healthy oceans, scientists have evaluated the ecological, social, economic, and political conditions for every coastal country in ...

Space & Earth - Environment

Aug 15, 2012 not rated yet 0 |

As spatial planning is used increasingly to manage fisheries and other ocean resources, researchers are working to determine the best ways to use and refine the various spatial management tools. Among them are marine protected ...

Biology - Ecology

Jul 17, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0 |

After 20 hours of talks into the early hours Wednesday, Europe's fisheries ministers finally struck a compromise deal to save the oceans from overfishing -- but failed to satisfy environmentalists.

Biology - Ecology

Jun 13, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 1

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are providing sea turtles with an ideal habitat for foraging and may be keeping them safe from the threats of fishing. A study by an international team of scientists led by the ...

Biology - Ecology

Mar 18, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 1

Special conservation zones known as marine protected areas provide many direct benefits to fisheries and coral reefs.

Space & Earth - Environment

Mar 15, 2012 not rated yet 0