Climate Change Human impacts
Tracking the transience of lake ice in a changing climate
Changes in seasonal lake ice are threatening the lives of those who depend on it. Find out how scientists are…
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Coastal Management Human impacts
New York City’s poop is a source of greenhouse gas emissions. Now what?
The Hudson River has been a Superfund site since 1984, but pollution continues to be a problem today.
Human impacts
You are Now Entering the Twilight Zone: Exploring the Unique Realm of Mesophotic Reefs
200 feet below the surface of the ocean, light slips away from view. But even here, in the mesophotic zones,…
Climate Change Conservation Human impacts Policy Sea Ice
Who Governs the Ocean Around Antarctica?
Antarctica is often considered an untouched wilderness. While its location is remote, the region is hardly undisturbed by human activity.…
Biogeochemistry Biological oceanography deep sea Human Health Human impacts
Not So Organic Marine Snow
What happens when plastic pollution mixes into the ocean carbon cycle? Read to find out more about how plastic from…
Atmosphere science Biological oceanography Biology Climate Change Ecology Genetics Human impacts Microbiology Ocean Acidification
Fixin’ to lose: Trichodesmium reacts to climate change
Nitrogen is vital for all life on the planet. One of the main global sources for nitrogen, the bacteria Trichodesmium,…
Fisheries Human impacts
Tracking Global Fisheries with the Help of Computer Neural Networks
Fisheries are vital to global economies and to the billions of people who rely on fish for their primary source…
Atmospheric Chemistry Biochemistry Biological oceanography Chemistry Climate Change Conservation Human impacts Ocean Acidification
Pteropods are Ptough: How one of the ocean’s most fragile creatures may cope with climate change
Climate change, due to the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning, is arguably the most important issue…
Conservation Coral Human impacts Plastic Pollution
Plastics increase disease risks for corals
You have probably heard about the troubles coral reefs are facing and about the detrimental effects of plastic pollution in…
Coral Human impacts
Just Put on the Market: Ideal for Coral Reef Development
Scientists Identify Best Spots for Reef Restoration Coral reefs have been front and center in the news lately, as rising…
Biology Coastal Management Conservation Fisheries Human impacts
Baby come back: capture-induced premature birthing in elasmobranchs
Capturing pregnant elasmobranchs can induce stress-related abortions. Read more to understand why and what can be done to prevent this!
Behavior Human impacts
Facts not enough to stop whale watching vessels from disturbing killer whales
Marine-based eco tourism is a fast-growing industry for many countries and vital part of coastal economies. In many places,…
Conservation Human impacts Sharkbites Saturday
How our Fear is Killing Sharks
Through my journey as a shark defender, I have realized the most challenging obstacle to tackle is the fear of…
Book Review Climate Change Human impacts Ocean Acidification Sea-level Rise
Oceanic Outlook in the New Government Climate Report
Ocean warming, acidification, sea-level-rise, and increased coastal storm intensities are just some of the stark projections highlighted in a recently-released…
Human impacts
Crude oil cripples sandpiper flights
Maggini, I., L.V. Kennedy, A. Macmillan, K.H. Elliott, K. Dean, and C.G. Guglielmo. 2017. Light oiling of feathers increases flight…
Hazards Human Health Human impacts Pollution technology
BAD BOYZ 2.0. Emerging environmental contaminants
Our generation is facing environmental challenges not only from commonly-known contaminants, but also emerging ones, which have been lurking in…
Human impacts
New Nitrogen in Town: Nitrogen Deposition on the Open Ocean
Life in the ocean depends on a variety of nutrients, an important one being nitrogen. Phytoplankton, at the bottom of…
Book Review Human impacts Pollution
Happy World Oceans Day!
Happy World Oceans Day! A day to celebrate and appreciate the fantastic oceans, while also raising awareness of the importance…
Human impacts Methodology ocean engineering Ocean Exploration technology
Ctrl+P: 3D printing applications for oceanography
3D printing and oceanography? Check out the fascinating new research advancements made in ocean sciences using one of the most…
Coastal Management Human Health Human impacts Pollution Toxicology
Tarballs invading our coastlines: Ghosts of oil spills past
We live in a world that is torn between reliance on fossil fuels and renewable energy. Although we have made…