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Robots help map deep marine conservation zone
The UK's National Oceanography Centre has produced the first true three-dimensional picture of submarine canyon habitats, using a unique combination of marine robotics and...
Using sound to detect undersea methane might help measure greenhouse gas
Scientists have successfully recorded the sound of methane bubbles from the seafloor, opening the door to using acoustics to identify and measure this important...
Marine Skin tagging system dives deeper
A pioneering tagging system that monitors the movement and local environment of sea animals now reaches deeper depths.
The new version of Marine Skin showed...
Mapping Coral Disease Clusters in the Caribbean
In the last 30 years, more than 90 percent of the reef-building coral in the Caribbean has disappeared because of a disease of unknown...
Weird and wonderful animals discovered in the deep sea
Okeanos Explorer completes latest expedition with fabulous photos and videos of extraordinary deep sea creatures.
Project to replace diving tanks with “solid air” wins prize
Students win $1000 to advance their process by which oxygen and nitrogen can be harnessed in solid form and used by SCUBA divers.
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.
Seals help unlock ocean secrets
Sensors developed by the University of St Andrews have been employed by Antarctic researchers to collect otherwise inaccessible information about the climate. The...
New artificial reef technology aims to restore marine environments
A pioneering system for building artificial reefs is ideal for restoring complex marine environments. One of its most important roles is to help protect vulnerable fish stocks and other marine species whose habitats are at risk.
Acoustic Tools Help Whales
New acoustic sensors are being used in research and conservation projects around the world, with some very important practical results. Among them is improved...