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Heatwaves stress deeper water layers
A new study by the University of Algarve has found that marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense in deeper waters, with potentially devastating
Ocean Colors Changing Due to Climate Change
Satellite images have revealed that climate change is affecting phytoplankton in global oceans, leading to changes in their color. This could make the marine CO2
Desert Dust Feeds Ocean Life
The growth and health of phytoplankton, the foundation of the marine ecosystem, is positively influenced by even small amounts of desert dust. Phytoplankton plays a
Whales: Climate Change Allies
Wales Could Help Reduce CO2 Concentration in the Atmosphere A recent study by the University of Alaska Southeast (AUS) has found that whales, some of
Surprising Southern Ocean CO2 Sink
The Southern Ocean, also known as the South Polar Ocean, absorbs more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it releases, according to a recent study
Ocean algae produces biofuel.
Scientists from the Japan Agency for Marine Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) have discovered a single-celled marine algae in the Arctic Ocean that can produce
Climate Change Alters Ocean Phytoplankton
The changing climate is affecting the distribution of phytoplankton in the oceans, altering the color of the water and impacting the ocean’s food chain. The
Threats to the Baltic Sea
The effects of climate change and nutrient pollution in the Baltic Sea are causing dead zones and promoting the spread of disease-causing pathogens. The Baltic
