Double-checking the science: Ocean acidification does not impair the behavior of coral reef fishes
Sometimes it helps to check the facts. You may be surprised what you find.
Ecology
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Biological oceanographer breaks down the linkages between human impacts on the ocean and their effects on human systems
Look out at the ocean, a symbol of constant endurance and abundance. It's tempting to think that in the face of a rapidly changing climate and all the impacts it brings—disaster, food insecurity, habitat and biodiversity ...
Environment
Dec 17, 2019
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Novel study underscores microbial individuality
A single drop of seawater can contain a wide representation of ocean microbes from around the world—revealing novel insights into the ecology, evolution and biotechnology potential of the global microbiome. A new publication ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 12, 2019
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New stable isotope analysis questions the origin of black carbon in the ocean
We can probably all agree that the deep sea is not on fire.
Earth Sciences
Nov 29, 2019
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Underwater robotic gliders provide key tool to measure ocean sound levels
At a time when ocean noise is receiving increased global attention, researchers at Oregon State University and NOAA have developed an effective method to use an underwater robotic glider to measure sound levels over broad ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 20, 2019
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New study reveals important yet unprotected global ocean areas
The largest synthesis of important marine areas conducted to date reveals that a large portion of Earth's oceans are considered important and are good candidates for protection. A first of its kind, the study was conducted ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 28, 2019
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Iron availability in seawater, key to explaining the amount and distribution of fish
People tend to pay more attention to how much food they are eating than to how rich their diet is in essential micronutrients like iron. However, if we do not get enough iron, we can become anemic, which leaves us sluggish ...
Evolution
Oct 24, 2019
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Breaking waves propel ancient molecules into the air
A discovery that helps explain how organic matter produced by life thousands of years ago is ultimately removed from the sea has been published in Science Advances by Steven Beaupré of Stony Brook University's School of ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 24, 2019
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New research suggests global ice age changed the face of the planet
Curtin University researchers have discovered that a global ice age more than 600 million years ago dramatically altered the face of the planet, leaving a barren, flooded landscape and clear oceans.
Earth Sciences
Oct 15, 2019
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Researchers find global ocean methane emissions dominated by shallow coastal waters
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is being added to the atmosphere through both natural processes and human activities, such as energy production and agriculture.
Environment
Oct 8, 2019
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