Deep-sea hydrothermal vents host unique life that survives without sunlight, and they play a significant role in the cycle of heat, water, and chemicals within the ocean. But long-term monitoring of these vents is difficult ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 8, 2022
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(AP) -- From pole to pole, surface to frigid depths, researchers have discovered thousands of new ocean creatures in a decade-long effort now nearing completion, and there may still be several times more strange creatures ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 19, 2010
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The federal government says a new strategy to address the issue of noise in the ocean will better protect the safety of marine mammals.
Ecology
Sep 13, 2016
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Every summer, many Australians head to the ocean to swim, surf, sail, kayak, and walk along the beach.
Environment
Jan 3, 2023
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New Jersey environmental officials went to federal court Thursday trying to block a federally approved research plan that involves blasting the ocean floor off New Jersey with loud sound waves.
Environment
Jul 4, 2014
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The help that relatives give to nesting birds benefits their offspring well into adult life, researchers have found.
Plants & Animals
May 22, 2012
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Polarstern is expected back from the Central Arctic expedition "IceArc" in Bremerhaven on 8 October 2012 after a good two months. 54 scientists and technicians from twelve different countries conducted research on the retreat ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 10, 2012
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Scientists will take advantage of an unprecedented fall in shipping activity to listen in to the world's oceans and study how manmade noise affects marine ecosystems, the project organisers said Thursday.
Ecology
Apr 8, 2021
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It may come as a surprise to fellow land-dwellers, but the ocean actually accounts for most of the habitable space on our planet. Yet a big chunk of it has been left largely unmanaged. It's a vast global common resource, ...
Environment
Mar 8, 2023
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The West African Canary Current extends along the north-west African coast, from the northern Atlantic coast of Morocco to Guinea-Bissau. It's a hotspot for changes in the oceans driven by climate change. These include rising ...
Environment
Nov 10, 2022
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