Warming of the Pacific Ocean off Washington state could destabilize methane deposits on the seafloor and trigger a release of the greenhouse gas to the … Seafloor Methane Begins to Melt Off Washington State CoastRead more
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Posted inOil / Spill / ToMl
No, BP Didn’t Ruin the Gulf
Gulf of Mexico, where drilling has resumed near the site of the BP-operated offshore oil rig that exploded five years ago in the worst industrial … No, BP Didn’t Ruin the GulfRead more
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5 trillion pieces of plastic are floating in the ocean
We know that plastic pollution in the ocean is a big problem, but newly published research shows us just how big. Researchers estimate that there … 5 trillion pieces of plastic are floating in the oceanRead more
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How Acidic Oceans Will Cost Our Economy Billions
The growing acidity of the world’s oceans could cost the global economy $1 trillion by 2100 if humans don’t stop putting so much carbon dioxide … How Acidic Oceans Will Cost Our Economy BillionsRead more
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Ocean Acidification Causing Pacific Oyster Die Off
CO2 levels increase in the atmosphere, near-shore waters are becoming more acidic, which can hurt the shell strength of marine organisms. The early stages of … Ocean Acidification Causing Pacific Oyster Die OffRead more
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Missing plastic
Billions of tiny plastic fragments are littering each square kilometre of the deep sea, an analysis of sea-floor sediments suggests1. Although the study sampled a … Missing plasticRead more
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The Ocean Now Has At Least 700 Pieces Of Plastic Per Person On Earth
A study published on Wednesday estimates that the ocean contains over 260,000 tons, or 5.25 trillion pieces, of plastic. The study found that the amount … The Ocean Now Has At Least 700 Pieces Of Plastic Per Person On EarthRead more
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The Ocean Now Has At Least 700 Pieces Of Plastic Per Person On Earth
A study published on Wednesday estimates that the ocean contains over 260,000 tons, or 5.25 trillion pieces, of plastic. The study found that the amount … The Ocean Now Has At Least 700 Pieces Of Plastic Per Person On EarthRead more
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Sulfur-dependent life forms thrived in oceans
Among scientists who study the early history of our 4.5 billion-year-old planet, there is a vigorous debate about the evolution of sulfur-dependent bacteria. These simple … Sulfur-dependent life forms thrived in oceansRead more