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Marine Pollution

29.11.22

Climate change is reaching deep into the ocean

Warmer oceans are going to lose faunal biomass

11.11.22

A Blue Carbon Sink

The ocean plays a fundamental role in absorbing carbon and stabilizing the climate

How and why does the ocean stratify in layers?

Differences in density, salinity and temperature causes the ocean water to stratify in staircase-like structures

Facts and curiosities on this mysterious marine creature

Giant blue whales dance with the wind to find food

Researchers have revealed how these ocean giants find dense aggregations of food

Compound extreme events stress the ocean

Researchers have quantified the frequency of compound events in which marine heatwaves happen together with extreme acidity

The Barreleye Fish : A rare Fish with transparent head

Scientists have caught a rare glimpse of a fish with a transparent head and glowing green eyes that are visible through its forehead.

Marine Pollution

90% of the world’s oil spills are caused by humans, not nature

Approximately 2.6 billion litres of waste oil finds its way to the ocean

Biofluorescence: How sea creatures glow in the dark

Some ocean animals make their own light to communicate, attract prey, or distract predators.

Dolphin excrements could be the key to saving the world’s coral reefs

Spinner dolphins excrements can improve coral reef productivity and resilience

Seaweed: the world's underwater ocean forest

Scientists modelled the global distribution of ocean forests

Marine Pollution

Fishing gear litter the world's oceans

86% of the plastic found in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch originates from fishing activities at sea

Greenland shark spotted in Belize

The first time a shark of its kind has been found in western Caribbean waters off the world’s second longest barrier reef.

Why do corals glow even in the depths of the sea?

Corals use light-traps to attract their preys

Another year of increased coral cover across much of the Great Barrier Reef!

The Australian Great Barrier Reef is showing signs of recovery

Marine Pollution

Two-thirds of species in global shark fin trade at risk of extinction

Scientists track and monitor the global shark fin trade to protect living sharks

How we can revolutionize the understanding of sharks with the use of drones

Drone technology are an important tool to track sharks along the coasts

Sunscreens: Which one is the safest and how to they work?

Experts explain the difference between chemical and physical sunscreens

Dolphins use corals for skin care

Substances in the corals may help the mammals maintain healthy skin or treat infections

Marine Pollution

Experts predict top emerging impacts on ocean biodiversity over next decade

New emerging threats that could impact the marine and coastal environment

Marine Pollution

Ocean acidification and the decline of diatoms

Ocean acidification is causing diatom shells to dissolve in deeper water layers

Sparking hope of recovery: fin whales filmed feeding in Antarctica

After being close to extintion, the increasing number of whales is a good sign for conservation and for the health of the ocean

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