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American lobster population, habitat preferences shifting, study finds
American lobster population, habitat preferences shifting, study findsNews

American lobster population, habitat preferences shifting, study finds

American lobsters along Maine’s coast have relocated to new habitats, while the population simultaneously shrunk in abundance and grew older, according to a new study…
SourceSourceOctober 18, 2024 Full article
Climate change drives whale sharks into shipping lanes, heightening collision risk
Climate change drives whale sharks into shipping lanes, heightening collision riskScience

Climate change drives whale sharks into shipping lanes, heightening collision risk

Global warming is reshaping ocean habitats, posing new threats to the endangered whale shark as it pushes the species into waters frequented by large ships,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024 Full article
New bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosion
New bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosionScience

New bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosion

In a new study, researchers from Northwestern University have introduced a novel method to combat coastal erosion using electricity, drawing inspiration from nature. As climate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024 Full article
Rethinking the Blue Economy: a network to assess impact on coastal communities
Rethinking the Blue Economy: a network to assess impact on coastal communitiesClimateNews

Rethinking the Blue Economy: a network to assess impact on coastal communities

By European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Oceans cover 70% of earth’s surface and the earth has around 620.000 kilometers of coastline. This is…
SourceSourceJuly 16, 2024 Full article