Unsuspecting goby might be new hero of the tropical seas
We're all familiar with the heroism of a tiny fish called Nemo.
Ecology
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Mangroves protect coastlines, store carbon – and are expanding with climate change
With the help of technology, humans can traverse virtually every part of our planet's surface. But animals and plants are less mobile. Most species can only live in zones where temperature and rain fall within specific ranges.
Environment
Feb 9, 2018
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Image: Copernicus Sentinel-2A satellite captures northern Brazil's Marajó island
The Copernicus Sentinel-2A satellite takes us over part of northern Brazil's Marajó island in Pará state.
Earth Sciences
Jan 19, 2018
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The fingerprints of coastal carbon sinks
Did you know carbon comes in blue? Blue carbon refers to the carbon in oceans and coastal areas. These ecosystems are excellent carbon sinks - they can efficiently absorb and store carbon from the atmosphere.
Environment
Nov 1, 2017
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New study shows cannibalistic fish refrain from eating their own embryos
Even though it is known to be a cannibal, the mangrove rivulus or killifish of the Americas will never eat one of its own embryos, even if it is hungry. This slender amphibious fish can recognize its own kin, even if these ...
Ecology
Sep 5, 2017
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New research shows protective value of mangroves for coastlines
The threat to coastal regions posed by climate change, overdevelopment and other human caused stressors is well-established. Among the most prized and valuable land throughout the world, shorelines everywhere are imperiled ...
Environment
Jun 6, 2017
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Marine ecologists discover and name the first endemic tree-climbing crab
The Mangrove Ecology and Evolution Lab, led by Dr Stefano Cannicci at the Swire Institute of Marine Sciences (SWIMS) and School of Biological Sciences, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has recently discovered, described ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 11, 2017
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Greenhouse gas effect caused by mangrove forest conversion is quite significant
Clear-cutting of tropical mangrove forests to create shrimp ponds and cattle pastures contributes significantly to the greenhouse gas effect, one of the leading causes of global warming, new research suggests.
Environment
Apr 10, 2017
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Thirsty mangroves cause unprecedented dieback
A James Cook University scientist has discovered why there was an unprecedented dieback of mangroves in the Gulf of Carpentaria in early 2016 - the plants died of thirst.
Environment
Mar 14, 2017
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Huge swathe of Australian mangroves 'die of thirst'
Thousands of hectares of mangroves in Australia's remote north "died of thirst" last year, scientists said Tuesday, in the largest climate-related incident of its kind ever recorded.
Environment
Mar 14, 2017
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