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Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study finds
Satellite Image: Hurricane Igor (2010) over Bermuda
Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study findsClimate

Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study finds

After the fury, hurricanes can leave a lasting mark on deep ocean Summary: Hurricanes are known for their destructive force on land, but their effects…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
Snorkel with me to understand climate change, Palau president tells Trump
Image: Aerial View of City Near Body of Water, Palau
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Snorkel with me to understand climate change, Palau president tells Trump

Tokyo, Japan | AFP The leader of climate-vulnerable Palau wants US President Donald Trump to come snorkelling with him to understand the "slow death" caused…
SourceSourceMarch 12, 2025 Full article
Antarctic mega-iceberg drifts toward South Georgia, raising climate concerns
Image: Large icebergs near Antarctica (s. climate, science)
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Antarctic mega-iceberg drifts toward South Georgia, raising climate concerns

Summary Mega-iceberg from Antarctica on collision course with South Georgia: harbinger of things to come? Summary: A massive Antarctic iceberg, A23a, is drifting toward South…
SourceSourceFebruary 24, 2025 Full article
Global ocean evaporation declines despite rising sea temperatures
Image: Sun setting at the shore with rock formations (s. ocean evaporation, temperature)
Global ocean evaporation declines despite rising sea temperaturesClimate

Global ocean evaporation declines despite rising sea temperatures

Summary: Unexpected decline in global ocean evaporation amid rising sea temperatures Summary: Rising sea temperatures should, in theory, lead to higher ocean evaporation, yet a…
SourceSourceFebruary 24, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Navigating icy waters in the Gulf of Bothnia
Satellite image: Gulf of Bothnia, Finland
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Image of the day: Navigating icy waters in the Gulf of Bothnia

This image, captured by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 3 February 2025, shows shipping lanes cutting through the icy waters of the Gulf…
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Portugal lawmakers take step toward deep-sea mining ban
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Portugal lawmakers take step toward deep-sea mining ban

Lisbon, Portugal | AFP The Portuguese parliament on Friday took a first step towards banning deep-sea mining in the country's territorial waters, which would be…
SourceSourceJanuary 31, 2025 Full article
Plankton science: Balancing old and new technologies
The Continuous Plankton Recorder device is towed in surface waters and occupies a similar space to a marine mammal. It has been used to monitor the oceans since 1931
Plankton science: Balancing old and new technologiesScience

Plankton science: Balancing old and new technologies

Pairing old and new technologiesQuotes from co-authors Enabling continued excellence in plankton science New imaging and molecular technologies are reshaping plankton research, offering faster and…
SourceSourceJanuary 30, 2025 Full article
University of Maryland secures $7.8M to advance renewable energy for ocean monitoring
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University of Maryland secures $7.8M to advance renewable energy for ocean monitoring

New marine-based microbial fuel cells will overcome the need for batteries and ship-based or shore-based power cables. University of Maryland - UM Researcher Stephanie Lansing…
SourceSourceJanuary 3, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: A23a iceberg begins its journey to warmer waters
A23a, the largest iceberg
Image of the day: A23a iceberg begins its journey to warmer watersNews

Image of the day: A23a iceberg begins its journey to warmer waters

A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, has begun a significant journey after decades of remaining stationary. Measuring nearly 3,500 square kilometers in surface area and 400…
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Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxia
Researchers hike up the side of Mount Ashibetsu in Japan
Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxiaClimate

Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxia

An ancient rock formation on Japan's Mount Ashibetsu has allowed scientists to pinpoint the timing and duration of one of Earth's most extreme environmental disruptions:…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024 Full article
Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths
Phytoplankton
Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depthsScience

Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths

The tiny phytoplankton that drive oxygen production and carbon storage in Earth's oceans are revealing how they navigate their ever-changing underwater world. Diatoms are unicellular…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Could stem cell transplants rescue corals from climate-driven collapse?
Could stem cell transplants rescue corals from climate-driven collapse?NewsScience

Could stem cell transplants rescue corals from climate-driven collapse?

Climate change continues to devastate coral reefs worldwide, with rising sea temperatures triggering widespread coral bleaching and death. Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 17, 2024 Full article
Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shifts
Image: Trilobatus trilobus
Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shiftsClimate

Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shifts

A study published in Royal Society Open Science has revealed that changes in ocean density significantly influence the capacity of marine plankton to incorporate carbon…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024

Study finds American, Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change University of Kansas - Urban and community planners have a…
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Killer whales caught hunting and consuming whale sharks in Gulf of California
Killer whales caught hunting and consuming whale sharks in Gulf of CaliforniaScience

Killer whales caught hunting and consuming whale sharks in Gulf of California

Killer whales, renowned as apex predators of the oceans, have been observed hunting and consuming whale sharks, the largest fish on Earth. A new study…
SourceSourceNovember 29, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 22, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: November 22, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 22, 2024

Dynamic thermal niches of northeast Pacific groundfish reveal mixed futures A new study on northeast Pacific groundfish has provided critical insights into how these species…
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Climate Science Digest: November 12, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: November 12, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 12, 2024

Longer droughts, bigger floods: UMass Amherst Hydrologist maps the future of water in New England New England, warming faster than any other U.S. region, faces…
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Will we be able to continue living by the sea?
Ocean
Will we be able to continue living by the sea?ClimateNews

Will we be able to continue living by the sea?

Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research - A publication recently launched by leading European Ocean scientists, titled Navigating the Future VI (NFVI), calls attention to…
SourceSourceNovember 11, 2024 Full article
Lisbon event offers a deep dive into ocean data
Lisbon event offers a deep dive into ocean dataNews

Lisbon event offers a deep dive into ocean data

DARMSTADT, Germany | EUMETSATPeople with an interest in our oceans – from academics to businesspeople through to representatives from navies and weather services – are…
SourceSourceNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stability
Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stabilityClimate

Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stability

Climate change, intensified by oceanic cycles, is reshaping weather patterns across the Greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, spanning Kenya and Tanzania. Rising temperatures, driven by fluctuations in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 1, 2024 Full article
Baku Ocean Declaration in advance of UN Climate Conference
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Baku Ocean Declaration in advance of UN Climate ConferenceNews

Baku Ocean Declaration in advance of UN Climate Conference

Partners of the Ocean Pavilion are calling on world leaders to make robust, long-term investments in ocean observations, research, and mapping to support efforts that…
SourceSourceOctober 29, 2024 Full article
Cooler ocean surface layer enhances carbon absorption by 7%
Image: Sea water | Ocean
Cooler ocean surface layer enhances carbon absorption by 7%Science

Cooler ocean surface layer enhances carbon absorption by 7%

Subtle temperature differences at the ocean’s surface are enabling the absorption of more carbon dioxide (CO₂) than previously estimated, according to recent research conducted by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 27, 2024 Full article
Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protection
Image: Degrading Plastic
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Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protection

Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against plastic pollution in oceans. After years of experimentation,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 41, 2024
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (s. research, science, climate)
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 41, 2024NewsScience

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 41, 2024

Strong contribution from sensible heat to global precipitation increase in climate models is not supported by observational based data It has previously been shown that…
SourceSourceOctober 13, 2024 Full article