Did you see a jellyfish on a recent trip to the seaside? UK beachgoers are more likely to spot one now than in the past, … Why are there more jellyfish in the sea and what does this mean?Read more
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Jellyfish are taking over the oceans due to climate change
Climate change and human activity have impacts that ripple through all ecosystems. Their negative effects can lead to population imbalances across these various ecosystems. While … Jellyfish are taking over the oceans due to climate changeRead more
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Tropics take the brunt as hotter oceans drive large-scale humid heat waves
It’s well known that hotter temperatures due to climate change are dangerous to human health. But when paired with high humidity, this intense heat can … Tropics take the brunt as hotter oceans drive large-scale humid heat wavesRead more
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The Ocean Surface Is Warming Over 400% Faster Than in The 1980s
A new study from the University of Reading in the UK finds the tops of our oceans are warming more than four times faster than … The Ocean Surface Is Warming Over 400% Faster Than in The 1980sRead more
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Ocean acidification makes ecologically important seaweed species fragile
Ocean acidification will likely almost triple by the end of the century — a drastic environmental change that could impact important marine species like fleshy … Ocean acidification makes ecologically important seaweed species fragileRead more
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Oceans release microplastics into the atmosphere
Tiny plastic particles can be found in the sea air even far from coasts, according to a study recently published in the journal Nature Communications. … Oceans release microplastics into the atmosphereRead more
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Turning motion in the ocean into incredible wave energy
Sea Wave Energy Limited (SWEL) is a research and development company based in Cyprus and the U.K. They designed and developed a wave energy converter … Turning motion in the ocean into incredible wave energyRead more
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Climate change could lead to a dramatic temperature-linked decrease in essential omega-3 fatty acids
The effects of global climate change already are resulting in the loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise, and longer and more intense heat … Climate change could lead to a dramatic temperature-linked decrease in essential omega-3 fatty acidsRead more
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Decline of diatoms due to ocean acidification
Diatoms are the most important producers of plant biomass in the ocean and help to transport carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere into the deep … Decline of diatoms due to ocean acidificationRead more
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Sea levels along Indian coast rising at faster rate than global average
Sea levels along almost the entire Indian coast are rising faster than the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of the … Sea levels along Indian coast rising at faster rate than global averageRead more