As the world continually emits carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the oceans are taking a hit, absorbing some of it and growing more acidic. Among other effects, scientists have found that coral reefs and oyster hatcheries ...
Environment
Feb 15, 2017
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A new study finds evidence that the last time Earth was as warm as it is today, cold freshwater from a melting Greenland ice sheet circulated in the Atlantic Ocean as far south as Bermuda, elevating sea levels and altering ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 9, 2017
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Deadly cone snails are too clumsy to catch their prey when exposed to the levels of ocean acidification expected under predicted climate change, according to new research published in Biology Letters.
Ecology
Jan 31, 2017
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A study of complex coral reef ecosystems in the western Indian Ocean found that one species of fish—the orange-lined triggerfish—may play a significant role in maintaining a reef's ability to thrive and grow, according ...
Environment
Dec 5, 2016
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Scientists studying naturally high carbon dioxide coral reefs in Papua New Guinea found that erosion of essential habitat is accelerated in these highly acidified waters, even as coral growth continues to slow. The new research ...
Environment
Nov 22, 2016
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Acidification of the world's oceans could drive a cascading loss of biodiversity in some marine habitats, according to research published today in Nature Climate Change.
Environment
Nov 21, 2016
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Every year in March juvenile male whale sharks arrive at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia, supporting a thriving ecotourism industry. But where do they go in July once they leave this meeting site?
Ecology
Nov 16, 2016
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As atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels rise, very few coral reef ecosystems will be spared the impacts of ocean acidification or sea surface temperature rise, according to a new analysis. The damage will cause the most ...
Environment
Nov 9, 2016
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Ocean warming is occurring at such a rapid rate that fish are searching for cooler waters to call home.
Environment
Oct 4, 2016
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New research from Victoria University of Wellington suggests some sea sponge species are likely to go the distance in the face of global climate change.
Environment
Sep 29, 2016
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