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Can Wind Farms and Whales Co-Exist in our Noisy Seas?
Oil has become synonymous with danger to marine life, destroying the insulating effects of fur and the water repellency of feathers. Animals attempting to...
Corals in unclear waters less affected by temperature stress
Persistent temperature stress is degrading coral reefs worldwide, but a new study by Florida Institute of Technology scientists has found that corals in naturally...
Mini device analyses ocean microbes
Researchers have created a device that can swiftly analyse microbes in oceans, revealing the health of these organisms - too tiny to be seen by the naked eye - and their response to threats to their ecosystems.
4 animal species surviving extinction against the odds
There is an uncomfortable truth that we have to face as a species. For all of the progress that we have made, all of...
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Serious Change
Life is getting you down and you need some serious change? If the typical chocolate ban or healthy eating plan has never worked for...
2018 saw record breaking greenhouse gas concentrations
Newly published research of the Earth’s atmosphere in 2018 has suggested that the year saw a record breaking amount of climate change causing greenhouse...
Underwater robotic gliders measure ocean sound levels
At a time when ocean noise is receiving increased global attention, researchers at Oregon State University and NOAA have developed an effective method to...
New danger for sea fans in warming seas: Metal pollution
Metals like copper from agricultural runoff and marine paint leaching from boat hulls poses a threat to soft coral sea fans, especially in warming...
How to save the oceans at home and whilst travelling
We all want to protect the oceans from harm and conserve the dive sites we love, but it can be overwhelming knowing where to...
Malaysia to extend marine protected areas around Sabah
In the coral triangle, Sabah is home to some of the best diving in the world. The famous diving areas of Sipadan and Mabul islands are off the coast of eastern Sabah, with Layang Layang in the west. The MPAs will further increase the marine diversity in the area.