An unprecedented abundance of oceanic life played a crucial role in the creation of Earth's mountains, a landmark study led by scientists at the University of Aberdeen has revealed.
Earth Sciences
Nov 29, 2021
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When he sets sail alone for a gruelling round-the-world yacht race this year Fabrice Amedeo will have a scientific mission to add to his sporting goal: collecting microplastics.
Environment
Jul 2, 2020
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A century after World War I ended, discarded munitions from that and other wars continue to make their way onto beaches around the country.
Ecology
Mar 30, 2018
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(Phys.org)—Oceanographers from Newcastle and Liverpool have thought of a novel way to measure the ocean – weigh it.
Earth Sciences
Sep 7, 2012
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Researchers today outlined in a series of reports how governments, organizations and corporations are successfully moving away from short-term exploitation of the natural world and embracing a long-term vision of 'nature ...
Environment
Jun 15, 2015
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A major UN conference on how to restore the faltering health of global oceans kicked off in Lisbon this week with a flurry of promises to expand marine protected areas, ban deep-sea mining, and combat illegal fishing.
Environment
Jun 28, 2022
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(AP) -- The health of the world's oceans is declining much faster than originally thought - under siege from pollution, overfishing and other man-made problems all at once - scientists say in a new report.
Environment
Jun 20, 2011
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Six Israelis on Saturday claimed the world open water relay record after swimming 380 kilometres (236 miles) home from Cyprus in a challenge also meant to highlight ocean pollution.
Environment
Oct 11, 2014
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A heat wave gripping parts of the nation added an exclamation point to a series of announcements this week about the world's warming climate.
Environment
May 23, 2022
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Arctic marine mammals and fish populations are on the rise, according to a report released on Monday by the the Arctic Council's biodiversity working group at a Montreal conference.
Ecology
Apr 24, 2012
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