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Thickest Parts of Arctic Ice Cap Melting Faster
A new NASA study revealed that the oldest and thickest Arctic sea ice is disappearing at a faster rate than the younger and thinner ice at the edges of the Arctic Ocean’s floating ice cap.
Sea Level Rise to Alter Economics of California Beaches: Certain Beaches Will Shrink, Others Remain Large
Rising sea levels are likely to change Southern California beaches in the coming century, but not in ways you might expect.
Ocean Researchers Dive Deeper into Puget Sound’s Acidification
The past few years have seen astounding discoveries from sophisticated research on acidification in Puget Sound and the oceans.
How Saving the Oceans Can Feed the World
This week, 200 of the world’s leaders in ocean conservation are descending upon Capella, Singapore for the World Oceans Summit.
Researchers Find Rare Life in Pacific Ocean’s Depths
A joint research group of U.S. and Japanese geoscientists, including a team from UT Dallas, has discovered a system of hydrothermal vents teeming with life three miles below the surface of the western Pacific Ocean.
New Implants Reveal Whereabouts of Ocean Fish
Fish tagging has entered the 21st century: Researchers have developed ways to tag and track marine creatures that don’t require the animals’ recapture while also providing broader insight into their habitat.
Radiation Levels Higher But Safe Off Fukushima Daiichi, Scientists Say
Fish and plankton collected from the Pacific Ocean near the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant contain elevated levels of radioactive materials, but below levels that pose a threat to public health, researchers reported Tuesday.
Flying Squids: The Rocket Science Behind Cephalopods
Squids can fly? If you are a member of the relatively small community of squid aficionados you’ve known this for a while.
Australia: University’s Researcher Creates Seafloor Map of Coral Sea
James Cook University’s Robin Beaman has produced a new map of Australia’s Coral Sea region that details the reefs, mountains, and canyons that exist under the sea.
Deepwater Horizon Disaster Could Have Billion Dollar Impact
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010 will have a large economic impact on the U.S. Gulf fisheries.
High Definition Polarization Vision Discovered in Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish have the most acute polarization vision yet found in any animal, researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered by showing them movies on a modified LCD computer screen to test their eyesight.
Glaciers: A Window Into Human Impact On the Global Carbon Cycle
New clues as to how Earth’s remote ecosystems have been influenced by the industrial revolution are locked, frozen in the ice of glaciers.
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