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Invasive species threaten Antarctica via ocean debris
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Invasive species threaten Antarctica via ocean debrisScience

Invasive species threaten Antarctica via ocean debris

New research highlights the vulnerability of Antarctica's unique ecosystems to invasive species arriving on floating debris from Southern Hemisphere landmasses. This finding challenges previous assumptions…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024 Full article
Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate change
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Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate changeClimate

Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate change

For years, jellyfish were considered a trophic dead-end in marine ecosystems, serving little more than a last-resort food source for predatory fish. However, recent research…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 14, 2024 Full article
Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant species
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Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant speciesScience

Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant species

By Alan Williams | University of Plymouth Two of the planetโ€™s more pressing environmental stressors have the potential to alter the growth and reproductive output…
SourceSourceAugust 2, 2024 Full article
Climate change may lead to shifts in vital Pacific Arctic fisheries
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Climate change may lead to shifts in vital Pacific Arctic fisheriesClimateScience

Climate change may lead to shifts in vital Pacific Arctic fisheries

Commercially important marine fish and invertebrate species will likely shift northwards under a warmer climate. By Hokkaido University Marine fisheries are an essential source of…
SourceSourceAugust 1, 2024 Full article
Coral reefs: battlegrounds for survival in a changing climate
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Coral reefs: battlegrounds for survival in a changing climate

By Harrison Tasoff | University of California - Santa Barbara Coral reefs, those vibrant underwater cities, stand on the precipice of collapse. While rising ocean…
SourceSourceJuly 9, 2024 Full article
Norway can lead the fight against plastic pollution
Norway can lead the fight against plastic pollutionScience

Norway can lead the fight against plastic pollution

Norway's long, rugged coastline โ€“ more than 28,953 kilometers long, including the fjords โ€“ suffers from plastic pollution even though it is so remote. It's…
SourceSourceJuly 5, 2024 Full article
El Niรฑo forecasts extended to 18 months with innovative physics-based model
El Niรฑo forecasts extended to 18 months with innovative physics-based modelClimateScience

El Niรฑo forecasts extended to 18 months with innovative physics-based model

By University of Hawaii at Manoa Across Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Americas, El Niรฑo Southern Oscillation (ENSO) brings variations in winds, weather, and…
SourceSourceJune 26, 2024 Full article
Scientists document self-propelling oxygen decline in the oceans
Scientists document self-propelling oxygen decline in the oceansClimateScience

Scientists document self-propelling oxygen decline in the oceans

By University of Copenhagen, The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have made significant strides in understanding ancient ocean…
SourceSourceJune 22, 2024 Full article
Will climate change turn the Arctic green?
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Will climate change turn the Arctic green?

The Arctic is in the hotseat of climate change, warming four times faster than anywhere else on Earth. Already, the Arctic Ocean has experienced immense…
SourceSourceJune 19, 2024 Full article
Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restoration
Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restorationScience

Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restoration

By Duke Nicholas School of the Environment | Duke University Scientists have created a research framework to incorporate ecological theory โ€“ mathematical models and concepts…
SourceSourceJune 18, 2024 Full article
New discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool the Earth
New discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool the EarthClimateScience

New discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool the Earth

By University of East Anglia A common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in producing a massively abundant compound that helps cool the…
SourceSourceJune 11, 2024 Full article