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Marine Pollution

8.3.23

Squids can edit their genes to rapidly adjust to temperature swings.

A new study published in December 2022 found out that some cephalopods can change their genetic material to withstand temperature changes.

8.3.23

EU announces €816.5 million worth of commitments to protect the ocean

On the occasion of last “Our Ocean Conference” held in Panama on 2-3 March 2023, the European Union confirmed a new commitment towards ocean sustainability

New kelp forest has been discovered in the Galapagos

A team of scientists found a new marine matt of Kelp at 50m of depth

The High Seas Treaty has been finally approved!

A historic agreement for the protection of the ocean

Marine Pollution

Algal blooms could be used as an alternative to industrial products

How the problematic algal blooms could be used as a replacement for plastic

Bees of the sea

Just like on land, algae and marine plants release male gametes similar to pollen for reproduction.

Seaweed as 'blue carbon'

The potential positive effects on climate and environment.

Countries in the Asia-Pacific region are making steps towards conserving marine resources.

The growing threats of climate change are causing APAC countries to place greater emphasis on oceanic issues.

The structure and function of marine ecosystems is changing due to global warming

Rising sea temperatures over the past decades have caused visible changes to reef community structures.

An aquarium full of new species

Australian scientists have discovered a myriad of wondrous sea creatures, some with fascinating and bizarre abilities.

Ocean 'dead zones' are proliferating due to global warming

Global warming is causing lower oxygen levels in ocean waters

Shark populations are declining worldwide

Scientists reported human activities are to blame for shark species decline

A medical wonder with blue blood

There is a species which possesses a blue blood that saved millions of people from infections.

Tiger sharks could help discover and map seagrass ecosystems

Cameras attached to tiger sharks could help map and protect seagrass

Coastal wetlands, a solution to tackle climate change

Seychelles could be among the first nations to offer a solution to reduce global warming

Marine Pollution

Pharmaceuticals in our sea and in our dishes

A wide variety of pharmaceuticals have been found in the ocean

Invasive marine species are changing the nature of the Mediterranean Sea

Inavsive marine species are causing concern about the threat they pose to marine ecosystems and local fishing

Spirobranchus giganteus: the living Christmas trees of the ocean

Did you know that also the ocean has its own Christmas trees?

All there is to know about Nudibranchs

These marine gastropods that are certainly one of the most interesting and diverse creatures yet to be discovered on planet Earth.

The importance of blue finance

The interest of the financial community is growing exponentially

Offshore coral nursery spawned for the first time

Acropora spp. corals have survived mass bleaching events

Climate change is reaching deep into the ocean

Warmer oceans are going to lose faunal biomass

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