Giant Pregnant Turtle Hit by Boat Gets Life-Saving CT Scan in Machine for Horses The azure waters off Florida’s Atlantic coast are home to some of the ocean’s most magnificent creatures, but they are not always safe from harm. Recently, a giant pregnant turtle fell victim to a tragic collision with a boat, leaving her […]
New US sonar tech to hunt hidden WWII-era bombs buried at 400+ underwater sites
New US Sonar Technology to Hunt Hidden WWII-Era Bombs Buried at 400+ Underwater Sites More than 400 underwater sites across the U.S. may be contaminated with unexploded ordnance (UXO)—decades-old remnants of World War II that pose a significant threat to both marine life and human safety. The presence of these hidden dangers has long been […]
Whale urine helps fertilize sea by dispersing nutrients, critical for marine life
Whale Urine: A Vital Component in Fertilizing the Seas Among all of Earth’s massive marine ecosystems, the one creature that elicits both awe and fascination is the whale. These majestic beings not only captivate us with their sheer size and beauty but also play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of the ocean’s […]
CO2 engineers of deep sea: Cod, eel save environment by storing carbon in ocean
CO2 Engineers of the Deep Sea: How Cod and Eel are Saving the Environment by Storing Carbon in the Ocean New research reveals that many of the fish species we eat are vital to maintaining the delicate balance of our ocean ecosystems. Among these species, cod and eel have emerged as unexpected heroes in the […]
‘Prosperity areas’ could represent a new hope in marine conservation
Marine Prosperity Areas: Pioneering a New Era in Marine Conservation Marine conservation has long been a pressing issue as the world grapples with the challenges of protecting our oceans and marine life. In a bid to revolutionize traditional conservation strategies, the concept of Marine Prosperity Areas has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering a […]
Arctic groundwater is pumping harmful carbon into the ocean
Arctic Groundwater: A Silent Carbon Culprit Impacting Ocean Health Arctic groundwater flowing into the ocean could be posing a significant threat to marine ecosystems by contributing to the increase of carbon in ocean surface waters. This alarming phenomenon not only jeopardizes the delicate balance of the Arctic environment but also has far-reaching implications for global […]
Ocean warming accelerating four times faster than 1980s
The Alarming Escalation of Ocean Warming: A Fourfold Increase Since the 1980s Ocean warming has quadrupled over the last 40 years, driving record-breaking temperatures and catastrophic impacts. This significant acceleration in ocean warming is a clear indicator of the escalating climate crisis that poses a threat to marine ecosystems and the global environment as a […]