The world’s oceans have long helped to stave off climate change by absorbing heat and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But that is changing, with … The World’s Oceans Are Losing Power to Stall Climate ChangeRead more
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Hundreds of sharks and rays tangled in plastic
Hundreds of sharks and rays have become tangled in plastic waste in the world’s oceans, new research shows. University of Exeter scientists scoured existing published … Hundreds of sharks and rays tangled in plasticRead more
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Global Warming Effects on Ocean Life Kill 70 Grey Whales
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced it will begin an investigation into the cause of an “unusual mortality event” (UME), … Global Warming Effects on Ocean Life Kill 70 Grey WhalesRead more
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Right whale population decline linked to ocean warming
The endangered North Atlantic right whale faces increased odds because its main food supply has shifted due to ocean warming, according to new research. Scientists … Right whale population decline linked to ocean warmingRead more
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Nine dead gray whales have washed ashore in the San Francisco Bay Area this year
A dead gray whale washed ashore on a San Francisco beach Monday morning — the ninth such death in the Bay Area this year, scientists … Nine dead gray whales have washed ashore in the San Francisco Bay Area this yearRead more
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Low oxygen levels could temporarily blind marine invertebrates
Oxygen levels in the ocean are changing globally from natural and human-induced processes. Many marine invertebrates depend on vision to find food, shelter, and avoid … Low oxygen levels could temporarily blind marine invertebratesRead more
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Upper-ocean warming is making waves stronger
In a study published January 14 in Nature Communications, researchers report that the energy of ocean waves has been growing globally, and they found a … Upper-ocean warming is making waves strongerRead more
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Another Whale Has Washed Up Dead With Plastic Packing Its Stomach
For the second time in two weeks, a whale has washed up dead with plastic packed inside its stomach, wildlife officials said. In the latest … Another Whale Has Washed Up Dead With Plastic Packing Its StomachRead more
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Marine plastic has a huge global impact
Marine ecosystems around the world provide a wealth of ecosystem services (the benefits people obtain from nature), including food provision for billions of people, carbon … Marine plastic has a huge global impactRead more