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Seagrasses can store as much carbon as forests

(Phys.org) -- Seagrasses are a vital part of the solution to climate change and, per unit area, seagrass meadows can store up to twice as much carbon as the world's temperate and tropical forests.

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 22, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (10) | comments 18 | with audio podcast

New research decodes the secret language of the sea

(PhysOrg.com) -- Even parasite-eating fish recognise the benefits of good advertising, UQ research has found.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Floods may impact Moreton Bay marine life

Dr Chris Roelfsema, from the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management at UQ, is concerned about the impact the 2011 floods may have on seagrass in Moreton Bay.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Marine Protected Areas are keeping turtles safe

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

created Mar 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Gulf of Mexico oil spill threatens seahorse species with extinction: researchers

(PhysOrg.com) -- A species of seahorse unique to the waters of the Gulf Coast could face extinction because of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, warns marine conservation organization Project Seahorse. Without careful intervention, ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 07, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Restrictions on boaters proposed to protect Everglades seagrass

Concerned that powerboats are tearing up seagrass in Florida Bay, Everglades National Park has proposed a range of possible restrictions on boaters to protect a vast, shallow estuary that supports sea turtles, fish and clouds ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 18, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0