Galápagos: we’ve found out why the islands are blessed with such nutrient‑rich waters
How Pacific winds interact with the sea to bring colder waters up from the depths.
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As the oceans warm, deep‑living algae are thriving – with major potential effects for the marine ecosystem
Tiny phytoplankton have an outsized influence on the entire ocean.
Amazon fires are destructive, but they aren’t depleting Earth’s oxygen supply
If the Amazon rainforest functions as our planet’s lungs, what do raging wildfires threaten? An atmospheric scientist explains why the fires, though devastating, won’t suffocate life on Earth.
Marine life spawns sooner as our oceans warm
Warming oceans are having an impact on the breeding patterns and habitat of marine life, effectively re-arranging the broader marine landscape as species adjust to a changing climate, according to a three-year…
We tracked coral feeding habits from space to find out which reefs could be more resilient
Field samples, satellite measurements and isotopic data have shed new light on corals’ eating habits.
Why holidaymakers are seeing giant jellyfish off the UK coast – and what to do if you are stung
Scottish holidaymakers are seeing giant jellyfish brought to UK shores by wind and currents
A ‘super’ El Niño has the power to devastate fishing – and leave seals and sea lions starving
A dip in anchovy stocks is not only vital for Peru’s economy, but also essential for supporting fish farming and food production worldwide.
Climate: modelling micro‑algae to better understand the workings of the ocean
The ocean absorbs a quarter of the CO₂ emitted by humans, thanks in particular to phytoplankton, including diazotrophs. Knowing how to model them is crucial to understanding the ocean’s role in climate.
Why scientists intentionally spilled oil into a Canadian lake
No one wants an oil spill in their backyard. Yet to understand the real-world fate and effects of diluted bitumen — a Canadian oil sands product — that’s exactly what some scientists did.
Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: how seismic surveys can harm marine life
Mounting evidence shows seismic surveys can harm a range of marine animals.
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