A vessel collision or strike is defined as any impact between any part of a watercraft and a live marine animal. Collisions often result in
The deepest parts of Earth’s oceans are known as the hadal zone, consisting of deep trenches and troughs, it extends 11km (6.8 miles) below the
The ocean influences weather and climate by storing solar radiation, distributing heat and moisture around the globe, and driving weather systems. One way that the
In the 200-plus years since the industrial revolution began, the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has increased due to human actions, and
“Not a lot of people know that there are only 7 species of sea turtles in the entire world. Five of these species are found
Marine plankton are key components of marine ecosystems and form the foundation for life in the ocean. Plankton sustain marine food webs by being a
Marine biologists have recently discovered that whales – especially the great whales – play a significant role in capturing carbon from the atmosphere. Whales accumulate
Another important role of the ocean is its ability to cycle and sequester carbon. The deep water and benthic sediments of the ocean are by
Ocean acidification is caused by an increase in atmospheric CO2 entering the water. The ocean absorbs roughly 30% of all anthropogenic carbon dioxide, with the
Even though humanity’s actions to date have not always reflected it, many of us deeply appreciate the intrinsic value, biodiversity and beauty of the ocean. This
