Oceans

There is no ‘Safe Space’ for 12 key ocean species on North America’s West Coast.

There is no ‘Safe Space’ for 12 key ocean species on North America’s West Coast.

medkb July 30, 2022

Climate change will have a significant impact on twelve economically and...

A small woodlouse-like crustacean uses its legs to ‘pollinate’ red seaweed.

A small woodlouse-like crustacean uses its legs to ‘pollinate’ red seaweed.

medkb July 29, 2022

Small crustaceans transport sperm-like bodies from male to female red seaweed...

Southern fin whales have repopulated in large numbers in Antarctica.

Southern fin whales have repopulated in large numbers in Antarctica.

medkb July 9, 2022

Aerial surveys have discovered groups of up to 150 fin whales...

A new study identifies rapidly emerging ocean threats.

A new study identifies rapidly emerging ocean threats.

medkb July 8, 2022

A global study released on Thursday outlines new, potentially unexpected threats...

Viruses survive in fresh water by ‘ hitchhiking ‘ on plastic, according to a new study.

Viruses survive in fresh water by ‘ hitchhiking ‘ on plastic, according to a new study.

medkb June 27, 2022

Researchers discovered that dangerous viruses can survive in fresh water for...

Megalodons may have been driven to extinction by great white sharks.

Megalodons may have been driven to extinction by great white sharks.

medkb June 2, 2022

Shark tooth analysis suggests that the two ocean predators battled for...

Some deep-sea octopuses aren’t the long-haul moms scientists thought they were

Some deep-sea octopuses aren’t the long-haul moms scientists thought they were

medkb May 31, 2022

Laying eggs in the warmer water of geothermal springs accelerates the...

Sunlight helps clean up oil spills in the ocean more than previously thought

Sunlight helps clean up oil spills in the ocean more than previously thought

medkb May 31, 2022

Up to 17% of the surface oil from the Deepwater Horizon...

The past’s extreme ocean heat waves are now the new normal

The past’s extreme ocean heat waves are now the new normal

medkb May 31, 2022

More than half of the world’s oceans are experiencing extreme temperatures...

Climate change intensified deadly storms in Africa in early 2022

Climate change intensified deadly storms in Africa in early 2022

medkb May 31, 2022

Hundreds of people died as a result of the heavy rains,...