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The Indian Ocean Dipole: How Climate Change affects South East Asia and Beyond
Book Review Climate Change

The Indian Ocean Dipole: How Climate Change affects South East Asia and Beyond

Extreme weather patterns in South East Asia and West Africa devastate local communities. Scientists study historical climate of the region…
October 21, 2020 Shawn Wang
Dust may feed more life in a warmer ocean
Chemistry

Dust may feed more life in a warmer ocean

Just as our bodies need iron to stay healthy, ocean microbes also need iron to grow. Iron in the ocean…
October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Jiwoon Park
A shell of a ride: Pteropod survival through past mass extinction events and insights into present climate change
Evolution

A shell of a ride: Pteropod survival through past mass extinction events and insights into present climate change

By looking at DNA and fossils of pelagic sea snails, Dr. Peijnenburg and colleagues are beginning to understand how this…
October 19, 2020October 22, 2020 Gabrielle Ellis
Blue Mussels Face a Dual Dilemma When their Microscopic Gill Hairs Slow Down
Climate Change

Blue Mussels Face a Dual Dilemma When their Microscopic Gill Hairs Slow Down

The frequency at which tiny, hair-like structures on gills called cilia beat back and forth reveals how blue mussels respond…
October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Rishya Narayanan
It’s a match! Cod do best when paired with copepods
Fisheries

It’s a match! Cod do best when paired with copepods

What makes or breaks the young life of a cod? Maybe it's food. Researchers investigated the overlap between young cod…
October 15, 2020 Kristin Huizenga
From ancient blood come modern cures, or, How Horseshoe Crabs and Medicine Intertwined
Conservation Human impacts Policy Survey

From ancient blood come modern cures, or, How Horseshoe Crabs and Medicine Intertwined

If you’ve ever had a vaccination, congratulations, you’re linked to the ocean! Somewhere along the way, that vaccine batch was…
October 14, 2020November 11, 2020 Andrea Schlunk
“Breaking Bad” inspired robot tracks sea turtle poachers
Biology Conservation Ecology Sea Turtles

“Breaking Bad” inspired robot tracks sea turtle poachers

Sea turtle populations are declining, in no small part thanks to poachers. Here, the authors use robot-eggs to track poacher…
October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Brandy Biggar
Artificial Upwelling Saves Corals from Bleaching
Coral

Artificial Upwelling Saves Corals from Bleaching

Coral reefs are under threat due to a warming climate. Learn about a technologically-savvy new way to counteract the effects…
October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Amanda Semler
Holistic management: the vital role of Indigenous Peoples in conservation on the high seas
Policy

Holistic management: the vital role of Indigenous Peoples in conservation on the high seas

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, consider the role of indigenous and local communities in marine conservation and policy. International governing bodies…
October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Julia Zeh
Shipping traffic increases risk of alien invasion
Book Review

Shipping traffic increases risk of alien invasion

The Research: Sardain, A., Sardain, E. & Leung, B. Global forecasts of shipping traffic and biological invasions to 2050. Nat.…
October 11, 2020 Brandy Biggar
SURFO Special: Summer Research or Summer DIY Project
Biology Lakes

SURFO Special: Summer Research or Summer DIY Project

Andria Miller is a rising senior at Jackson State University, majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. This summer she…
October 10, 2020December 5, 2022 Anne M. Hartwell
SURFO Special: Examining Atlantic cod populations on Northeast Atlantic through morphometric analysis
Biology Fisheries Methodology Undergraduate Research

SURFO Special: Examining Atlantic cod populations on Northeast Atlantic through morphometric analysis

It's important to understand the species specifics for proper fisheries management. Learn about how URI GSO's SURFO, Angel Reyes, used…
October 10, 2020October 7, 2020 Anne M. Hartwell
It’s a cold, cold winter for Arctic phytoplankton
Ecology

It’s a cold, cold winter for Arctic phytoplankton

Ever wonder what winter is like for marine organisms? What about those that rely on light for growth? In a…
October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 Samantha Setta
Climate Change Is Causing A Stormy Future
Atmosphere science Climate Change Cyclones Hazards Human impacts Physical oceanography

Climate Change Is Causing A Stormy Future

A new study verifies a decades-old prediction that tropical cyclones are becoming more intense due to climate change, using a…
October 8, 2020October 9, 2020 Emily Chua
Where other bugs fear to tread: seals carry superdiving lice
Parasitism

Where other bugs fear to tread: seals carry superdiving lice

Seals carry their lice everywhere they go, including their deep dives in the ocean. But how do seal lice fare…
October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Anastasia Yandulskaya
“Bake and Shark” – Asking Trinidadians and Tobagonians How They Feel About This Traditional Beach-Side Snack
Fisheries

“Bake and Shark” – Asking Trinidadians and Tobagonians How They Feel About This Traditional Beach-Side Snack

Sharks are particularly vulnerable to overharvest, due to their slow maturity and reproductive cycles. Shark meat, cartilage, and other products…
October 3, 2020March 14, 2021 R J Parker
SURFO Special: Has COVID-19 Affected Plane Emissions?
Climate Change Human impacts Undergraduate Research

SURFO Special: Has COVID-19 Affected Plane Emissions?

Since March, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on how we live our day-to-day lives. But how has it changed…
October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 Nyla Husain
SURFO Special: The Power of a Swirl
Physical oceanography Undergraduate Research

SURFO Special: The Power of a Swirl

What makes the Mid Atlantic Bight off the U.S. East Coast so unique? SURFO student Madeline Mamer spent this past…
October 3, 2020October 2, 2020 Nyla Husain
Fishermen help scientists uncover the secret life of cod
Fisheries

Fishermen help scientists uncover the secret life of cod

Fishermen and scientists often butt heads when it comes to cod fisheries. But when the two groups work together, they…
October 2, 2020October 1, 2020 Ashley Marranzino
Lessons from inland saline lakes: linkages between “extreme” systems and the ocean
Aquaculture

Lessons from inland saline lakes: linkages between “extreme” systems and the ocean

What connections do inland salt lakes have with the ocean? Both are salty, and we can learn many important lessons…
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 Katherine Barrett

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