Unprecedented marine heatwave underlines the urgency to clean up UK rivers and coasts
Thousands of people took to the UK's seas and rivers recently in a nationwide "paddle-out" protest to demand an end to sewage spilling into the country's waterways. The campaigners were largely concerned about the consequences of this filth for human.....»»
New concept explains how tiny particles navigate water layers, with implications for marine conservation
A new UBC study published recently in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science has unveiled insights into how microscopic organisms such as marine plankton move through water with different density layers......»»
New study models NZ habitats most vulnerable to gold clam invasion
A new study published in the New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research has modeled which habitats in Aotearoa New Zealand might be most vulnerable to gold clam invasion in the hope that management efforts can be targeted effectively......»»
Along shifting coastlines, scientists bring the future into focus
In the wet, muddy places where America's rivers and lands meet the sea, scientists from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are unearthing clues to better understand how these vital landscapes are evolving under climate change......»»
The return of Bladerunner the humpback and Spilt Fin the killer whale—a cautionary tale about seafaring vessels
In the past few days, two well known survivors of the battle between marine mammals and vessels have been spotted in Australian waters. I'm talking about Bladerunner the humpback and Split Fin the killer whale. Both have become famous for the massive.....»»
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Ecovacs early Prime Day deals are one of the best ways to save on new, innovative smart home vacuums that can clean your home for weeks without input from you......»»
Unprecedented warming threatens Earth"s lakes and their ecosystems
Lakes, with their rich biodiversity and important ecological services, face a concerning trend: rapidly increasing temperatures. A recent study published in Nature Geoscience by an international team of limnologists and climate modelers reveals that.....»»
Illinois clean energy transition excludes key constituents in energy justice equation, study argues
Illinois has made transitioning to clean energy a major priority in recent years with the passage of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) in 2016 and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) in 2021. Both pieces of legislation prioritize an equitable t.....»»
Scientists find a natural quicksand trap dated to more than one million years ago in the "elephant graveyard" of Orce
Scientists at the University of Malaga have shown, in an unprecedented way, how the so-called "elephant graveyard" of the Early Pleistocene archaeological site of Orce—a name given due to the amount of remains of the extinct elephant species Mammut.....»»
Meteorological study provides enhanced understanding of tropical atmospheric waves
In a new meteorological study, an international team of researchers from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF; Reading, UK), and the Nationa.....»»
Fires and climate are changing. The science must change as well, says paper
A new paper on the many ways wildfires affect people and the planet makes clear that as fires become more intense and frequent, the urgency for effective and proactive fire science grows. By addressing these challenges, the fire research community ai.....»»
A new species of extinct crocodile relative rewrites life on the Triassic coastline
The surprising discovery of a new species of extinct crocodile relative from the Triassic Favret Formation of Nevada, U.S., rewrites the story of life along the coasts during the first act of the Age of Dinosaurs......»»
Why Hurricane Beryl Underwent Unprecedented Rapid Intensification
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 storm in the Atlantic, exploded in strength unusually early in its development, fueled by exceptionally warm ocean waters.....»»
"Sacrifice" of virus data clears the path to open a disease discovery pipeline
Tens of millions of still-unknown or misunderstood viruses can cause diseases—including new pandemics—and affect the health of valuable terrestrial and marine environments......»»
As ocean surfaces acidify, a deep-sea acidic zone is expanding, and marine habitats are being squeezed
In the deepest parts of the ocean, below 4,000 meters, the combination of high pressure and low temperature creates conditions that dissolve calcium carbonate, the material marine animals use to make their shells......»»
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The Intuit QuickBooks Summer Savings sale discounts QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Payroll to unprecedented lows. If you own a business, you need to see them......»»
Restored oyster sanctuaries host more marine life despite parasites, biologists discover
In the campaign to restore Chesapeake Bay, oyster sanctuaries rank among the most hotly contested strategies. But new research suggests these no-harvest areas are working, and not only for the oysters......»»
From fields to policy: Conserving China"s agricultural heritage systems
Agricultural heritage systems, the custodians of ancient farming practices, face unprecedented challenges from climate change and urbanization. A recent study presents a detailed geographical analysis coupled with strategic management approaches to c.....»»
Study projects major changes in North Atlantic and Arctic marine ecosystems due to climate change
New research predicts significant shifts in marine fish communities in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans as a result of climate warming......»»
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The Supreme Court Is Gutting Protections for Clean Water and Safe Air
Four key rulings from the US Supreme Court will hamper the ability of the EPA and other agencies to write and enforce climate policies......»»