Newswise Feature Channel: Marine Science

Rising Temperatures Threaten Reefs--Study Pinpoints Where Conservation Efforts Are Most Needed

Wildlife Conservation Society — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:22 EST

New high-resolution models predict that some coral reefs in the Western Indian Ocean may be more resilient to climate change than previously thought AI modeling was able to pinpoint climate-resilient reefs that would benefit most from protection efforts

Some Evolutionary Losses May Not Be Lost Forever

University of Adelaide — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:45:47 EST

Nine species of sea snakes have now been identified as having regained the genetic requirements for advanced colour vision, demonstrating that once a complex trait has been lost to evolutionary time, it may be regained in some way.

Newly Published Study Reveals Diversity of Novel Hydrothermal Vent Styles On the Arctic Ocean floor

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:40:38 EST

New Study Highlights the Correlation Between Live Corals and Fishing Yields

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:30:43 EST

Research led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution predicts lower fishing yields as corals struggle to survive

Coral Reef Nightlife Becomes More Predatory with Artificial Light

University of Bristol — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:05:00 EST

Artificial light can wake sleeping fish and attract predators, changing nighttime coral reef communities, according to new research using novel underwater infrared cameras.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Underwater Vehicles Operate on Opposite Sides of the Globe

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:40:11 EST

Simultaneous missions near Greenland and American Samoa support critical research about ocean life and sea level rise

Climate Change Impacting Freshwater Fish Species, Study Finds

University of Bristol — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:00:00 EST

Freshwater fish populations that dwell nearer the poles are outperforming their equatorial counterparts, researchers have found.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Partners Discover New Ocean Predator in the Atacama Trench

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:10:27 EST

This crustacean is the first large, active predatory amphipod from these extreme depths.

Record-Low Antarctic Sea Ice Can Be Explained and Forecast Months Out by Patterns in Winds

University of Washington — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:50:27 EST

University of Washington researchers show that the all-time record low in winter sea ice extent in 2023 can be explained by warm Southern Ocean conditions and patterns in the winds that circled Antarctica months earlier, allowing forecasts for sea ice coverage around the South Pole to be generated six or more months in advance. This could support regional and global weather and climate models.

MERMAID Named Winner of 2024-2025 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits

Wildlife Conservation Society — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:00:37 EST

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) today announced it has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant, a public grant opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the United States who are using technology to solve the world's most pressing challenges.

Join Us for the Night Museum at Chula on December 13-15, 2024

Chulalongkorn University — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:55:03 EST

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM this December 13-15, 2024 Chulalongkorn University invites everyone to experience a special event at the Night Museum at Chula, where you can explore the museum at night within the university campus. This year's theme is "Science meets Art - Art meets Science," blending the beauty of science and art to offer a fresh perspective for learning and inspiration, all set against a spectacular atmosphere of lights, colors, and sounds that will enhance your museum experience at Chula at night.

Seawater No Match: Innovative Adhesive Succeeds in Marine Environments

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:40:06 EST

Scientists have engineered a cutting-edge underwater adhesive based on a cationic polyelectrolyte, marking a breakthrough in adhesive technology. This innovation effectively counters the high salinity and electrostatic challenges that previously limited the performance of wet adhesives in marine environments.

University of Miami, Partners Awarded $16 Million NOAA Grant for Groundbreaking Coral Restoration Project

University of Miami — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:40:56 EST

Research grant will support a focus on breeding resilient coral populations to significantly boost the number of climate-resilient corals introduced to Florida's Coral Reef tract each year.

Shells, Teeth and Bones of 'Weird and Wonderful Organisms' Provide Historical Environmental Clues

University of South Australia — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:10:24 EST

A groundbreaking international study shows how chemical fingerprints left by "underappreciated" aquatic organisms could help scientists monitor global environmental change.

Transplanting Healthy Reef Ecosystems to Damaged Reefs Improves Coral Health

Bar-Ilan University — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:30:45 EST

A pioneering study has revealed significant improvements in coral health through an innovative approach of transplanting healthy reef ecosystems to damaged reefs. The study offers new hope for coral reef restoration and the fight against widespread coral decline.

Fewer Than 7% of Global Hotspots for Whale-Ship Collisions Have Protection Measures in Place

University of Washington — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:35:13 EST

A new study has quantified the risk for whale-ship collisions worldwide for four blue, fin, humpback and sperm whales. Researchers report that global shipping traffic overlaps with about 92% of these whale species' ranges. Only about 7% of areas at highest risk for whale-ship collisions have measures in place to protect whales.

Exploring the Impact of Offshore Wind on Whale Deaths #ASA187

Acoustical Society of America (ASA) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:30:00 EST

In a session of the 187th ASA Meeting, Michael Stocker of Ocean Conservation Research will present work examining the circumstances surrounding the whale deaths off the coast of New Jersey in the winter of 2022-23, which prompted concern that survey work in the area somehow contributed to their deaths.

The Unsolved Mystery Sounds of the Southern Ocean #ASA187

Acoustical Society of America (ASA) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:05:00 EST

In July 1982, researchers in New Zealand recorded unidentifiable sounds as a part of an experiment to characterize the soundscape of the South Fiji Basin. The sound consisted of four short bursts resembling a quack, which inspired the name of the sound "Bio-Duck," and researchers came to a consensus that the sounds had to be biological. Ross Chapman will present his work analyzing the mystery sounds as part of the virtual 187th ASA Meeting, presenting the waveform and spectrum of the recordings, as well as further evidence that the work was a conversation between multiple animals.

Could a Multivitamin Help Save Coral Reefs? Preliminary Data Says Yes!

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:15:52 EST

Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution partner with the University of the Virgin Islands to create a resilient artificial reef

Creating a Spatial Map of the Sea

Wellesley College — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:05:51 EST

Creating a spatial map of the sea