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Study Finds Some Fish Can Live in Low-Oxygen Dead Zones
Study finds some West Coast fish can survive in low-oxygen ocean dead zones while others leave
Study finds some West Coast fish can survive in low-oxygen ocean dead zones while others leave
Marine Biology
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 17, 2015, 9:28am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 17, 2015, 9:28am
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After Rescue, Massive Sea Turtle Released Into Atlantic
A rare 475-pound leatherback sea turtle "immediately responded to treatments" of fluids, vitamins and antibiotics after it was rescued in South Carolina on Saturday.
A rare 475-pound leatherback sea turtle "immediately responded to treatments" of fluids, vitamins and antibiotics after it was rescued in South Carolina on Saturday.
Marine Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 7:56am
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Oceans yield 1,500 new creatures, many others lurk unknown
Scientists identified almost 1,500 new creatures in the world's oceans last year, including a humpbacked dolphin and a giant jellyfish, and reckon that most species of marine life are yet to be found.
Scientists identified almost 1,500 new creatures in the world's oceans last year, including a humpbacked dolphin and a giant jellyfish, and reckon that most species of marine life are yet to be found.
Marine Biology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 12, 2015, 11:38am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 12, 2015, 11:38am
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Obama asked to protect whales from sound blasting
Opening up Atlantic coast to seismic testing – using airgun blasts to prospect for oil – will pose significant threat to marine life, say scientists
Opening up Atlantic coast to seismic testing – using airgun blasts to prospect for oil – will pose significant threat to marine life, say scientists
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 10, 2015, 11:04am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 10, 2015, 11:04am
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Why Shark Finning Bans Aren't Keeping Sharks Off The Plate (Yet)
Fewer shark fins are being imported into Hong Kong, the epicenter of shark-fin soup, a culinary delicacy. But while the trade in shark fins may be down, the trade in shark meat is still going strong.
Fewer shark fins are being imported into Hong Kong, the epicenter of shark-fin soup, a culinary delicacy. But while the trade in shark fins may be down, the trade in shark meat is still going strong.
Marine Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 04, 2015, 7:37am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 04, 2015, 7:37am
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Acidifying Waters Are Endangering Your Oysters And Mussels
Many coastal communities that harvest shellfish could soon be hurt by ocean acidification, a study finds. The Pacific Northwest and New England are hot spots, as are estuaries along the East Coast.
Many coastal communities that harvest shellfish could soon be hurt by ocean acidification, a study finds. The Pacific Northwest and New England are hot spots, as are estuaries along the East Coast.
Marine Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 24, 2015, 8:51am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 24, 2015, 8:51am
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Were early seas transformed by sponge microbiome?
Symbiotic bacteria living inside sponges hoard precious phosphorus, a step that may have been key to animal proliferation over 500 million years ago
Symbiotic bacteria living inside sponges hoard precious phosphorus, a step that may have been key to animal proliferation over 500 million years ago
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 24, 2015, 8:51am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 24, 2015, 8:51am
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Sick baby sea lions turning up in California
Animal rescue teams have been kept busy the past few weeks, as they attempt to nurse sea lions back to health
Animal rescue teams have been kept busy the past few weeks, as they attempt to nurse sea lions back to health
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 05, 2015, 1:02pm
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 05, 2015, 1:02pm
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Octopus census searches out giants of the deep
Volunteers dive into the murky waters of the Puget Sound to find the 20-foot Pacific giant octopuses hiding below the surface
Volunteers dive into the murky waters of the Puget Sound to find the 20-foot Pacific giant octopuses hiding below the surface
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 05, 2015, 1:02pm
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 05, 2015, 1:02pm
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'Missing oil' from BP spill found on gulf floor
As much as 10 million gallons of oil has settled over 3,000 square miles at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico
As much as 10 million gallons of oil has settled over 3,000 square miles at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2015, 10:49am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2015, 10:49am
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Barrier Reef coral genetically altered in hope of surviving climate change
Coral species from different climes being mixed as a form of ‘assisted evolution’ to see if it will help them adapt more quickly to rising sea temperatures
Coral species from different climes being mixed as a form of ‘assisted evolution’ to see if it will help them adapt more quickly to rising sea temperatures
Marine Biology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2015, 10:49am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2015, 10:49am
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This baby coral will grow up to patch ailing reefs
Flanked by curious fish and tended by a diver, these coral nurseries off the coast of the Florida Keys are being grown as transplants for damaged reefs
Flanked by curious fish and tended by a diver, these coral nurseries off the coast of the Florida Keys are being grown as transplants for damaged reefs
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015, 9:02am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015, 9:02am
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U.S. should fund more ocean science, less hardware, says National Academies panel
In tight times, cuts urged for ocean observing network and ships
In tight times, cuts urged for ocean observing network and ships
Marine Biology
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Jan 23, 2015, 10:36am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Jan 23, 2015, 10:36am
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Jellyfish 'can sense ocean currents'
A jellyfish tagging study reveals the creatures' ability to swim against the current when forming their submarine swarms, say researchers.
A jellyfish tagging study reveals the creatures' ability to swim against the current when forming their submarine swarms, say researchers.
Marine Biology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Jan 23, 2015, 10:36am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Jan 23, 2015, 10:36am
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Rare And 'Horrific': Frilled Shark Startles Fishermen In Australia
The frilled shark's roots are traced to 80 million years ago. Its prehistoric origins are obvious in its primitive body; nearly all of the rare animal's closest relatives are long extinct.
The frilled shark's roots are traced to 80 million years ago. Its prehistoric origins are obvious in its primitive body; nearly all of the rare animal's closest relatives are long extinct.
Marine Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 22, 2015, 8:05am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 22, 2015, 8:05am
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New satellite system to track illegal 'pirate fishing'
About 20 percent of the world's fishing catch is taken illegally by poachers, experts estimate, but a new satellite tracking system launched on Wednesday aims to crack down on the industrial-scale theft known as "pirate fishing."
About 20 percent of the world's fishing catch is taken illegally by poachers, experts estimate, but a new satellite tracking system launched on Wednesday aims to crack down on the industrial-scale theft known as "pirate fishing."
Marine Biology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015, 9:13am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015, 9:13am
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Scientists reveal which coral reefs can survive global warming
Study shows for the first time which parts of the Great Barrier Reef and other reefs can be expected to bounce back from mass bleaching events Scientists have identified which parts of the Great Barrier Reef and other reefs are most capable of recovering from mass bleaching events which will become more frequent due to global warming.The information should help conservationists to target their efforts to protect the portions of reefs that are most capable of survival, they say.
Study shows for the first time which parts of the Great Barrier Reef and other reefs can be expected to bounce back from mass bleaching events Scientists have identified which parts of the Great Barrier Reef and other reefs are most capable of recovering from mass bleaching events which will become more frequent due to global warming.The information should help conservationists to target their efforts to protect the portions of reefs that are most capable of survival, they say.
Marine Biology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Corals Show How Pacific Trade Winds Guide Global Temperatures
The world has been in a global warming hiatus, but that will change when the winds once again weaken
The world has been in a global warming hiatus, but that will change when the winds once again weaken
Marine Biology
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014, 4:53am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014, 4:53am
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7 Miles Beneath The Sea's Surface: Who Goes There?
Marine scientists plumbing the deepest part of the ocean sent microphones and collection probes baited with chicken to the bottom of a trench near Guam. Now they watch, wait ... and listen.
Marine scientists plumbing the deepest part of the ocean sent microphones and collection probes baited with chicken to the bottom of a trench near Guam. Now they watch, wait ... and listen.
Marine Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Dec 19, 2014, 8:07am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Dec 19, 2014, 8:07am
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Seven sperm whales dead in mysterious stranding
Several massive whales were found dead on a beach in what is thought to be the first mass sperm-whale stranding in South Australia
Several massive whales were found dead on a beach in what is thought to be the first mass sperm-whale stranding in South Australia
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 09, 2014, 6:49am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 09, 2014, 6:49am
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An Electric Fence Wards Off Sharks
South Africa has begun testing a humane way to make its beaches safer
South Africa has begun testing a humane way to make its beaches safer
Marine Biology
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Is this the deep sea's freakiest looking fish?
Scientists in California have captured the elusive anglerfish on film in its natural habitat, 1,900 feet below sea level
Scientists in California have captured the elusive anglerfish on film in its natural habitat, 1,900 feet below sea level
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014, 8:24am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014, 8:24am
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Virus implicated in massive die-off of North American starfish
Scientists investigating a huge die-off of starfish along North America's Pacific coast have identified a virus they say is responsible for a calamitous wasting disease that has wiped out millions of the creatures since it first appeared last year.
Scientists investigating a huge die-off of starfish along North America's Pacific coast have identified a virus they say is responsible for a calamitous wasting disease that has wiped out millions of the creatures since it first appeared last year.
Marine Biology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7:12am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7:12am
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The Plan to Map Illegal Fishing From Space
Illicit fishing goes on every day at an industrial scale. But large commercial fishers are about to get a new set of overseers: conservationists—and soon the general public—armed with space-based reconnaissance of the global fleet.
Illicit fishing goes on every day at an industrial scale. But large commercial fishers are about to get a new set of overseers: conservationists—and soon the general public—armed with space-based reconnaissance of the global fleet.
Marine Biology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Nov 14, 2014, 8:11am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Nov 14, 2014, 8:11am
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Regulators Ban Cod Fishing In New England As Stocks Dwindle
The federal government is shutting down cod fishing in the Gulf of Maine for the next six months. But fishermen, who now face an uncertain future, dispute the government's cod counts.
The federal government is shutting down cod fishing in the Gulf of Maine for the next six months. But fishermen, who now face an uncertain future, dispute the government's cod counts.
Marine Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Record-breaking ocean temperatures wreak havoc
Warm water in the North Pacific could be cancelling out an El Niño event and is expected to threaten valuable marine life
Warm water in the North Pacific could be cancelling out an El Niño event and is expected to threaten valuable marine life
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Ban on capturing whales for zoos a step closer
Over 100 countries have agreed to consider drafting laws banning capture of whales and dolphins for display, and will boost protection for sharks and polar bears
Over 100 countries have agreed to consider drafting laws banning capture of whales and dolphins for display, and will boost protection for sharks and polar bears
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Scientists find new coral species in waters off California
U.S. scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea coral and a nursery area for catsharks and skates in underwater canyons off the coast of Northern California, the researchers said.
U.S. scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea coral and a nursery area for catsharks and skates in underwater canyons off the coast of Northern California, the researchers said.
Marine Biology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Nov 07, 2014, 9:26am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Nov 07, 2014, 9:26am
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Absurd Creature of the Week: This Crazy-Looking Sea Slug Has an Ingenious Secret Weapon
All over our world’s oceans, the many astoundingly colored species of nudibranch are eating things like the vicious Portuguese man o' war, incorporating their stingers or toxins into their own skin, and using them to fend off predators.
All over our world’s oceans, the many astoundingly colored species of nudibranch are eating things like the vicious Portuguese man o' war, incorporating their stingers or toxins into their own skin, and using them to fend off predators.
Marine Biology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Nov 07, 2014, 9:26am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Nov 07, 2014, 9:26am
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Science’s Favorite Deep-Sea Explorer Gets High-Tech Upgrades
After 50 years of cutting-edge seafloor exploration, the Alvin submersible—renegade deep-sea explorer for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute—just got a long-deserved makeover. Alvin is the United States’ only deep-diving manned submersible used for science, so its upgrades will have a serious impact on the discoveries we can pull off in the deep.
After 50 years of cutting-edge seafloor exploration, the Alvin submersible—renegade deep-sea explorer for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute—just got a long-deserved makeover. Alvin is the United States’ only deep-diving manned submersible used for science, so its upgrades will have a serious impact on the discoveries we can pull off in the deep.
Marine Biology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Oct 31, 2014, 8:41am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Oct 31, 2014, 8:41am
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