Coastal Management
How will climate change impact harmful algal blooms?
A recent study investigates the link between meteorological conditions and harmful algal blooms.
Tag: ocean warming
Biological oceanography
Ocean time series brings new, unexpected insights into ocean carbon export
Analysis of a 30-year ocean time series reveals that carbon export to the deep ocean is maintained despite warming waters
Ecology
Has eelgrass already adapted to warmer waters?
A study of eelgrass adaptive capacity indicates that they may be resilient to rising ocean temperatures.
Biodiversity
Will coral reef biodiversity persevere through climate change?
New research from Hawaii indicates that there may be more hope for coral reefs than previously thought.
Microbiology
Sea Ice Diversifies Antarctic Phytoplankton
A new study finds that communities of phytoplankton become less diverse and export less carbon as sea ice melts.
Climate Change
Disappearing Ocean Climates
We know with climate change that the ocean is changing as well, but how much? Read on to find out!
Ecology
The Death of an Ecosystem: Understanding the Collapse of Northern California’s Kelp Forests
In 2014, kelp forest ecosystems in northern California essentially disappeared. The reasons for the loss are now clear to scientists,…
Biological oceanography Climate Change
Microbes pull nitrogen out of air to feed the warming oceans
Some ocean microbes can take nitrogen gas from the air and convert it to different forms that can be used…
Biodiversity Climate Change Coastal Management Conservation Ecology Human impacts Restoration Seagrass
Missing the (Kelp) Forest for the Trees: An Overlooked Factor in Blue Carbon Storage
A recent study exposes an overlooked carbon sink in the form of kelp forests. According to scientists' estimates, a kelp…
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…
Coral
Coral Reefs Bounce Back in Turks and Caicos Islands
Coral reefs are often referred to as the tropical rainforests of the sea and support diverse ocean life. But how…
Paleoceanography
How much heat is stored in the oceans: Insights from ice cores
Reviewing: Shackleton, S., et al. “Global ocean heat content in the Last Interglacial.” Nature geoscience 13.1 (2020): 77-81. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-019-0498-0 Water…
Ecology
Arctic Unicorns: Understanding the past, present, and future of narwhals and their mysterious tusks
Why do narwhals have tusks that make them look like unicorns? As climate change continues, what is the fate of…
Climate Change
A Seasonal “Freeze” on Arctic Methane Release
According to new research from the Arctic University of Norway, current greenhouse gas budgets overestimate the amount of methane released…
Biodiversity Biological oceanography Climate Change Ecology Harmful Algal Bloom Sea Ice
A transforming ecosystem: Chukchi and Bering Sea
Article: Huntington, H.P., Danielson, S.L., Wiese, F.K. et al. Evidence suggests potential transformation of the Pacific Arctic ecosystem is underway.…
Biology Climate Change Coastal Management Ecology
Jellyfish Blooms Could Increase the Risk of Bacteria-Spread Illnesses in Humans and Marine Animals
Happy Thanksgiving! With Black Friday right around the corner, it might be surprising to hear that humans aren’t the only…
Neurobiology
Are dolphins losing their minds in blooming ocean waters?
Polluted water is a great source of food for harmful algal blooms, which release even more toxins into the water.…
Climate Change Physical oceanography Remote Sensing Sea Ice
When life gives you global warming, make pancake ice in ocean wave models
Sea ice is retreating, the Arctic is opening up, and wave activity is increasing. What does this mean for the…
Climate Change
Seaweed may be a winner in a warming world
Have you ever thought about ocean critters that might benefit from climate change? Hernández et al. collected six species of…
Biogeochemistry
Warmer Waters Will Trap Nutrients Down Deep
Climate change is warming the ocean and altering how deep water is transported. Researchers in this study estimate that by…