When a hurricane hits land, the destruction can be visible for years or even decades. Less obvious, but also powerful, is the effect hurricanes have on the oceans.
Earth Sciences
Jun 24, 2023
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Since the disappearance of the OceanGate submersible Titan on June 18, search-and-rescue operations continue for the missing submersible carrying five people to visit the Titanic wreckage. Teams from different countries—including ...
Other
Jun 22, 2023
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One of the most severe marine heat waves on the planet is taking place in the shallow seas around the U.K. and Ireland. That's according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has labeled ...
Environment
Jun 21, 2023
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A team of oceanographers at the University of California's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, working with one colleague from Brandeis University and two from Oregon State University, has found evidence of typhoons/hurricanes ...
The potential of global seaweed farming to help capture sufficient carbon may not be feasible given the large ocean areas needed to remove between 2.5 and 13 gigatons of atmospheric carbon per year to meet climate goals, ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 15, 2023
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Scientists are learning more about the diets and groupings of little-studied Hector's dolphins at the top of the South Island.
Plants & Animals
May 26, 2023
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Antarctica is a unique landscape, full of mystery and wonder. Its environments have a huge impact on the rest of the planet—on the climate, the ocean and on life itself.
Environment
May 26, 2023
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Identifying the factors contributing to algal growth accurately and reliably is vital for sustainable use and scientific management of freshwater resources. As scientific research evolves from using small data sets to larger ...
Ecology
May 22, 2023
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Scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's R/V Falkor (too) have returned from an expedition to study the impact of climate change on deep water corals. Scientists from the mainland U.S. and Puerto Rico found greater biodiversity ...
Plants & Animals
May 10, 2023
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A changing climate is upon us, with more frequent land and marine heatwaves, forest fires, atmospheric rivers and floods. For some, it is the backdrop to day-to-day life, but for a growing number of people it is a life-changing ...
Earth Sciences
May 5, 2023
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