🌊 Oceans

Ocean absorbs more fossil fuel carbon while land uptake stalls, 30 years of data show

Thirty years of data show the ocean absorbing a rising share of fossil fuel carbon dioxide while land uptake stalls.

Genomic analysis restores species status to 12 overlooked Great Barrier Reef corals

Genomic analysis led scientists to restore species status to 12 previously overlooked Great Barrier Reef corals.

Direct observation of a submarine landslide reveals seafloor processes

Researchers directly observed a submarine landslide, providing insight into seafloor processes and their effects on marine ecosystems and infrastructure.

Baby corals go house-hunting, gaining swimming skills as they grow

Baby corals are shown relocating to new reef sites and gaining swimming ability as they grow.

Who lives in a sponge under the sea? Tiny Caribbean fish and their microscopic neighbors

Two studies examine tiny Caribbean fish and microscopic organisms living in sponges under the sea.

Oʻahu infrastructure threatened by tipping point in sea-level rise impacts

A University of Hawaiʻi study finds Oʻahu infrastructure faces a tipping point from sea-level rise impacts.

Young green turtles find refuge in man-made lagoon in protected UAE wetland

Young green turtles are reported to be using a man-made lagoon within a protected wetland in the UAE.

Deep reefs provide corals little refuge from extreme ocean heat

Research finds deep reefs offer corals little protection from extreme ocean heat as previously hoped.

The Rock Is the Habitat

An AI-powered robot is designed to navigate reef habitats while avoiding visible marine life.

‘Treasures for the entire planet’: Scientists map life in one of the world’s last wild ecosystems. Two remote coral atolls in the Pacific Ocean are being studied to support local and global conservation efforts.

Scientists are mapping marine life across two remote Pacific coral atolls to support local and global conservation efforts.

Swordfish may be using deep dives to navigate the open ocean

Research shows swordfish use deep dives to hunt prey at around 600 meters while navigating the open ocean.

On the front line of ocean conservation off Portugal's Madeira

The piece highlights conservation efforts being made to protect marine life off the coast of Portugal.

Catherine Breed completes 900-mile swim of California coast, calls for greater ocean conservation

Catherine Breed completes a 900-mile swim along the California coast to advocate for ocean conservation.

The Philosophy of the Ocean: What If the Deepest Mysteries of the Sea Reflect the Darkest Truths of…

The article explores the ocean's philosophical implications and the deeper truths it may conceal.

Almost all shallow-water coral reefs now face extinction risk, study warns

A global threatened-species assessment classifies 96 percent of assessed shallow-water coral reefs as facing extinction risk.

96% of coral reefs 'critically endangered,' at risk of collapse in 50 years

A study finds 96% of coral reefs are critically endangered and at risk of collapse within 50 years.

A new study suggests that the concentration of floating microplastics within the Great Pacific Garbage Patch may be high enough to subtly alter the ocean's color, giving it a gradually growing cyan tint by brightening both blue and green wavelengths.

A new study suggests microplastic concentration in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch may be high enough to subtly tint the ocean's color.

Blue Dragon: The Tiny Ocean Creature with Powerful and Deadly Defenses

The article discusses the unique defensive mechanisms of the Blue Dragon, a tiny ocean creature.

A hidden ocean change near Antarctica could have global consequences

Antarctic waters are becoming saltier as sea-ice loss alters ocean circulation with potential global consequences.

Historic US ocean liner sinks near Florida to become world’s largest artificial reef

The historic ocean liner SS United States is sinking near Florida to become the world's largest artificial reef.

How Can Emerging Wastewater Technologies Stop Pollution from Reaching the Ocean?

Discusses how emerging wastewater technologies could reduce pollution reaching the ocean.

Can a 'lullaby' save coral reefs from extinction?

The study looks into whether a specific type of lullaby can aid in the preservation of threatened coral reefs.

BridgeCast: Bridging Ocean Wave Forecasts to Reanalysis via Flow Matching with Exogenous Variables

The paper presents a method for linking ocean wave forecasts with reanalysis data through flow matching and external variables.

The Ocean Is Dying. Why Is the Economy Still Growing?

The article discusses the declining health of the ocean and questions the continued growth of the economy.

Cross-Modal Knowledge Distillation for deep-sea exploration habitat design across multilingual stakeholder groups

The article explores the integration of cross-modal knowledge distillation techniques in designing habitats for deep-sea exploration.

Amortized Localized Posterior Inference for Model Calibration with Application to an Ocean Turbulence Closure

A method for amortized localized posterior inference is proposed for calibrating models, applied to an ocean turbulence closure.

A study of 141 bird and mammal species reduced to fewer than 50 wild individuals found that 61% of those receiving direct conservation support recovered to at least 100 individuals, compared with just 2% without such support, showing that even severely endangered species can recover.

A study of 141 bird and mammal species finds that direct conservation support helped most severely endangered species recover to at least 100 individuals.

Three New Lanternshark Species Discovered In The Deep Sea

A new study describes three previously unknown lanternshark species discovered in the Indo-West Pacific deep sea.

Seabirds racing home over the ocean can get jet-lagged

Research finds seabirds flying long distances home from feeding grounds experience jet lag affecting their internal clocks.

The Great Barrier Reef's most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it

Research finds crown-of-thorns starfish may be helping the Great Barrier Reef rather than only harming it.

Protecting the Coral: Saint Martin’s Island Rules and How to Travel Lightly

The article discusses protective measures for coral reefs around Saint Martin's Island.

Why Are Deep-Sea Creatures Built So Differently ?

The article explores the unique adaptations of deep-sea creatures and how their physical characteristics are designed for survival in extreme conditions.

New evidence suggests spinosaurus spent most of its life underwater

Mexico slashes protections for vaquita porpoises. Authorities shrunk protected waters in the Sea of Cortez and greenlit the return of fatal fishing techniques, endangering the world’s rarest marine mammal. “We’ve reached the point where every single vaquita matters."

Mexico has reduced protections for the vaquita porpoises, allowing for potentially harmful fishing practices in their habitat.

The Amazing Science of Animal Camouflage: 5 Ways Animals Hide in Plain Sight

The article explores various strategies animals use for camouflage in their natural environments.

New research finds the Upper Colorado River Basin lost an estimated 4.6 trillion gallons of groundwater during a severe drought, raising concerns about Western water supplies.

Recent research has found a significant loss of groundwater in the Upper Colorado River Basin during a severe drought.

A simple touch can bring dying corals back to life in just 7 weeks

Scientists have discovered that severely bleached corals can make a remarkable comeback with just a simple touch.

The Forest Was Theirs Before It Was Protected: The Ogiek and Kenya's Crisis of Conservation

An account of how the Ogiek people were excluded from forests and the conservation conflicts in Kenya.

Rhythm of the Deep: Two-tier acoustic organization of sperm-whale codas from click waveforms to coda sequences

An arXiv paper analyzes the acoustic structure of sperm whale codas from click waveforms.

Enzyme-embedded polyesters for accelerated biodegradation in the deep sea

Research on enzyme-embedded polyesters aims to enhance biodegradation processes in deep-sea environments.

Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds

A study finds that marine life dramatically declined in the Gulf of Mexico in the years following the BP oil spill.

A Deep-Sea Mining Trial Rapidly Threw The Seafloor Ecosystem Off Kilter

The article discusses the ecological impact of a deep-sea mining trial on the seafloor ecosystem.

What El Niño Is Doing to Indo-Pacific Marine Life

The article examines how El Niño is impacting various marine species in the Indo-Pacific region.

I Went Full Submarine and Came Back Up

The author reflects on a mishap while fixing a fuse on a boat, leading to an unexpected journey into marine AI.

Satellite-derived bathymetry of Arabian Gulf ports under leakage-free validation: a multi-site benchmark of empirical, machine-learning and deep-learning models against 285,000 multibeam soundings, with an outlook for UAE waters

Benchmarks satellite-derived bathymetry models for Arabian Gulf ports against extensive multibeam sonar soundings, including UAE waters.

Sixteen Years After Deepwater Horizon, Deep Sea Life Shows Few Signs of Recovery

An article examines the slow recovery of deep-sea life sixteen years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Why Scientists Are Turning To Sharks For The Next Generation Of Antibody Therapies

Scientists are studying shark-derived VNAR antibody fragments as stable molecules for next-generation therapies.

What Comes Next?

An article discusses the uncertain future of coral reefs.

Microplastics change the colour of the sea near the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Research finds microplastics alter the colour of the sea near the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Historic SS United States sunk off Florida to become world’s largest artificial reef

The historic SS United States was sunk off Florida to become one of the world's largest artificial reefs.