climate change
Fleet of robots maps ocean fronts
The robots will help us to understand and monitor how key issues such as climate change, ocean acidification, unsustainable fishing, pollution, waste, loss of habitats and biodiversity, shipping, security and mining are affecting global ocean sustainability and stewardship.
Which marine mammals are most at risk from increased Arctic ship traffic?
The most vulnerable marine mammals were found to be narwhals. These animals migrate through parts of the Northwest Passage to and from their summertime habitats.
Offshore wind farming is the most underrated source of renewable energy
In recent years, more and more attention has been given to renewable energy sources in contrast to the traditionally oversought crude oils, natural gases...
3 reasons why sea level is rising
What has caused a sea level rise of 80 mm in just the last 24 years?
Great Barrier Reef suffers extreme coral bleaching for the second year in a row
What we’re seeing is unprecedented - the reef is fighting for its life.
Fat helps corals cope with global warming
Study reveals that corals which store fat are more able to survive bleaching events.
When the water in which they live gets too warm, corals...
Which reef life communities are most vulnerable to global warming?
A 100 years from now, all the species in many marine communities will be lost and replaced by new species able to tolerate warmer...
Elephant seals measure oxygen content of ocean
Diving almost continuously at great depth during most of the year, and covering large distance through remote areas of the Southern Ocean, Kerguelen elephant seals have proved to be a great alternative to other instruments for monitoring the oceans. The seal-derived measurements of oceanic dissolved oxygen give better results than other methods, according to new research.
European fish are on the move with increasing temperature
We all have our favourite types of environment and weather. Some love those warm, sunny days spent on a beach of golden sands. Some...
Sensor sniffs out methane in deep-sea vents and cows
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that traps heat about 20 times more effectively than carbon dioxide.
Understanding the sources of methane, and how...