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Buried Alive: Half of Earth's Life May Lie Below Land, Sea
While astronomers scour the skies for signs of life in outer space, biologists are exploring an enormous living world buried below the surface of the Earth.
(From McClatchy Newspapers / by Robert S. Boyd) --Scientists estimate that nearly half the living material on our planet is hidden in or beneath the ocean or in rocks, soil, tree roots, mines, oil wells, lakes and aquifers on the continents.
They call it the "subsurface biosphere," a dark world where the sun and stars don't shine. Some call it Earth's basement. Read the full story »
ONW: Week of March 1, 2010 - Number 82
The staff here at Ocean Leadership works hard to make certain that each week we provide you with the most useful and timely information regarding our efforts, activities of the community, news from Capitol Hill, and all opportunities, jobs and internships that we feel you might find beneficial.
The staff here at Ocean Leadership works hard to make certain that each week we provide you with the most useful and timely information regarding our efforts, activities of the community, news from Capitol Hill, and all opportunities, jobs and internships that we feel you might find beneficial.
Calif. May Ban Cos. from Using Ocean as Coolant
State water board regulators are mulling a plan to stop power companies from vacuuming the ocean for water to cool their machinery.
State water board regulators are mulling a plan to stop power companies from vacuuming the ocean for water to cool their machinery.
Researchers Issue Outlook for a Significant New England 'Red Tide' in 2010
Seed Population on Seafloor Points to a large ‘Red Tide’; Impacts will Depend on Ocean Conditions and Weather.
Seed Population on Seafloor Points to a large ‘Red Tide’; Impacts will Depend on Ocean Conditions and Weather.
U.S. Backs Proposed Trading Ban on Bluefin Tuna
The Obama administration expressed support today for a proposed ban on the international trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna.
The Obama administration expressed support today for a proposed ban on the international trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna.
Poachers Raiding Rich Barrier Reef Zones
POACHERS are raiding "no-take zones" on the Great Barrier Reef as fish stocks more than double in protected areas, the latest research shows.
POACHERS are raiding "no-take zones" on the Great Barrier Reef as fish stocks more than double in protected areas, the latest research shows.
IODP Expedition 318: Wilkes Land Week Report SIX
Part SIX of the weekly updates from the JOIDES Resolution, sailing for the Antarctic coast of Wilkes Land between January and March 2010.
Part SIX of the weekly updates from the JOIDES Resolution, sailing for the Antarctic coast of Wilkes Land between January and March 2010.
IODP Expedition 318: Penguin TV Episode 4
IODP Expedition 318: Penguin TV Episode 4 - Scientific Ocean Drilling for Kids!
IODP Expedition 318: Penguin TV Episode 4 - Scientific Ocean Drilling for Kids!
Tiny Shelled Creatures Shed Light on Extinction and Recovery 65 Million Years Ago
An asteroid strike may not only account for the demise of ocean and land life 65 million years ago, but the fireball's path and the resulting dust, darkness and toxic metal contamination may explain the geographic unevenness of extinctions and recovery, according to Penn State geoscientists.
An asteroid strike may not only account for the demise of ocean and land life 65 million years ago, but the fireball's path and the resulting dust, darkness and toxic metal contamination may explain the geographic unevenness of extinctions and recovery, according to Penn State geoscientists.
Program Update: Census of Marine Life - February 2010
The Census of Marine Life has had a busy month, showcasing examples of marine biodiversity research and potential applications of the research at several conferences.
The Census of Marine Life has had a busy month, showcasing examples of marine biodiversity research and potential applications of the research at several conferences.
Program Update: Advocacy - February 2010
On March 10th the Consortium for Ocean Leadership will host its Annual Public Policy Forum at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
On March 10th the Consortium for Ocean Leadership will host its Annual Public Policy Forum at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
Program Update: Deep Earth Academy - February 2010
Apply to sail on the JOIDES Resolution with an unprecedented international education and science communication team. The Juan de Fuca expedition will install subseafloor observatories (“CORKS”) and include an intensive course on marine geology and geophysics, with an emphasis on seafloor hydrogeology.
Apply to sail on the JOIDES Resolution with an unprecedented international education and science communication team. The Juan de Fuca expedition will install subseafloor observatories (“CORKS”) and include an intensive course on marine geology and geophysics, with an emphasis on seafloor hydrogeology.
Program Update: National Ocean Sciences Bowl - February 2010
On February 6th, 2010, nearly half of the 25 regional sites held their regional competitions. Thus far, the winners advancing to the NOSB Finals in St Petersburg, Florida include...
On February 6th, 2010, nearly half of the 25 regional sites held their regional competitions. Thus far, the winners advancing to the NOSB Finals in St Petersburg, Florida include... Be an Ocean Leader
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