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Russian coastal erosion accelerating
Dec 01, 2013
Written by
Olivia Edward
Coastal erosion in Eastern Siberia is accelerating rapidly as increasing Arctic temperatures reduce sea-ice extent, allowing waves to wash away the permafrost
Cold-water plankton not adapting to warmer oceans
Dec 01, 2013
Written by
Harley Rustad
Ocean warming has led to the decline of a species of North Atlantic zooplankton that’s a vital food source for fish such as cod and hake, according to a new study
Mid-ocean waters warming rapidly
Dec 01, 2013
Written by
Olivia Edward
A new study published in Science suggests that the middle depths of the Pacific Ocean have warmed 15 times faster in the past 60 years than they did during apparent natural warming cycles in the previous 10,000
Study identifies new fish hotspots
Nov 01, 2013
Written by
Olivia Edward
Scientists have used a new method for determining biodiversity to reveal a series of new biodiversity hotspots for fish
Shark overfishing damages coral reefs
Nov 01, 2013
Written by
Harley Rustad
The decline of shark populations through overfishing can have a detrimental effect on coral reefs, according to a new study published in PLoS One
Acidification of the Arctic Ocean 'unprecedented'
Nov 01, 2013
Written by
Olivia Edward
A new study has found that the Arctic Ocean is acidifying more rapidly and more widely than projected
Ocean mixing explained
Nov 01, 2013
Written by
Olivia Edward
A team of researchers has solved the mystery of how deep and mid-depth ocean waters are mixed, providing a vital insight for climate modellers
The million dollar mantas
Mar 01, 2013
Written by
Douglas Seifert
Manta rays have the potential to generate substantial long-term income for many coastal communities around the world. But overfishing in recent years has seen their numbers plummet
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