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Mesophotic Ecosystems of Cyprus Reveal Biodiversity and Human Impact
A UK-funded project conducted the first exploration of mesophotic ecosystems (50-200 meters deep) in Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Cyprus, discovering over 200 species, including several new to Cyprus, but also evidence of human impact such as marine litter and bottom trawling.
Mesophotic Ecosystems of Cyprus Reveal Biodiversity and Human Impact
A UK-funded project conducted the first exploration of mesophotic ecosystems (50-200 meters deep) in Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Cyprus, discovering over 200 species, including several new to Cyprus, but also evidence of human impact such as marine litter and bottom trawling.
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16% Bias Score
Ocean Acidification Weakens Shark Teeth, Threatening Ocean Ecosystem
A German study found that ocean acidification, projected to reach a pH of 7.3 by 2300, weakens blacktip reef shark teeth, causing cracks, holes, and root corrosion, potentially impacting their hunting ability and the entire ocean ecosystem.
Ocean Acidification Weakens Shark Teeth, Threatening Ocean Ecosystem
A German study found that ocean acidification, projected to reach a pH of 7.3 by 2300, weakens blacktip reef shark teeth, causing cracks, holes, and root corrosion, potentially impacting their hunting ability and the entire ocean ecosystem.
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20% Bias Score
Clownfish Shrinkage Improves Survival During Marine Heatwaves
A study in Papua New Guinea reveals that clownfish shrink by 1-2 millimeters during marine heatwaves, increasing survival rates by up to 78 percent; researchers believe this adaptation reduces metabolic needs, potentially indicating broader adaptability among coral reef fish.
Clownfish Shrinkage Improves Survival During Marine Heatwaves
A study in Papua New Guinea reveals that clownfish shrink by 1-2 millimeters during marine heatwaves, increasing survival rates by up to 78 percent; researchers believe this adaptation reduces metabolic needs, potentially indicating broader adaptability among coral reef fish.
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16% Bias Score
Ocean Acidification: Coral Death's Paradoxical CO2 Absorption Effect
Ocean acidification, driven by increased atmospheric CO2, weakens coral skeletons, threatening marine life; however, a study suggests coral death might paradoxically increase the ocean's CO2 absorption by approximately 340 million tons annually, posing a critical paradox.
Ocean Acidification: Coral Death's Paradoxical CO2 Absorption Effect
Ocean acidification, driven by increased atmospheric CO2, weakens coral skeletons, threatening marine life; however, a study suggests coral death might paradoxically increase the ocean's CO2 absorption by approximately 340 million tons annually, posing a critical paradox.
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52% Bias Score
Record Coral Bleaching Event Impacts 84% of World's Reefs
The International Coral Reef Initiative announced that 84% of the world's coral reefs are experiencing severe bleaching, the most intense event on record, due to record-high ocean temperatures in 2023, surpassing the 2014-17 event. This threatens marine biodiversity and coastal communities.
Record Coral Bleaching Event Impacts 84% of World's Reefs
The International Coral Reef Initiative announced that 84% of the world's coral reefs are experiencing severe bleaching, the most intense event on record, due to record-high ocean temperatures in 2023, surpassing the 2014-17 event. This threatens marine biodiversity and coastal communities.
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40% Bias Score
Maldives Coral Bleaching: Resilience Varies, Highlighting Need for Adaptive Management
A 2024 study in the Maldives revealed varying coral species resilience to bleaching, highlighting the need for adaptive management strategies in coral nurseries and emphasizing the economic impact of coral loss (€5 billion annually in Egypt).
Maldives Coral Bleaching: Resilience Varies, Highlighting Need for Adaptive Management
A 2024 study in the Maldives revealed varying coral species resilience to bleaching, highlighting the need for adaptive management strategies in coral nurseries and emphasizing the economic impact of coral loss (€5 billion annually in Egypt).
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16% Bias Score
Exmouth Gulf Declared Marine Park to Protect Biodiversity
The Western Australian government announced the creation of a 2600-square-kilometer marine park in the Exmouth Gulf, with at least 30% designated as a no-fishing zone, to safeguard its globally significant marine habitat and biodiversity, following years of community consultation and a recommendatio...
Exmouth Gulf Declared Marine Park to Protect Biodiversity
The Western Australian government announced the creation of a 2600-square-kilometer marine park in the Exmouth Gulf, with at least 30% designated as a no-fishing zone, to safeguard its globally significant marine habitat and biodiversity, following years of community consultation and a recommendatio...
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48% Bias Score
International Coral Crossbreeding Aims to Save Miami Reef
Off the coast of Miami, scientists are transplanting crossbred coral fragments from Florida and Honduras onto a bleached reef to increase heat tolerance, marking the first international coral crossbreeding for wild reef restoration and offering potential solutions for global coral reef conservation.
International Coral Crossbreeding Aims to Save Miami Reef
Off the coast of Miami, scientists are transplanting crossbred coral fragments from Florida and Honduras onto a bleached reef to increase heat tolerance, marking the first international coral crossbreeding for wild reef restoration and offering potential solutions for global coral reef conservation.
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44% Bias Score
Clownfish Shrink to Survive Ocean Heat Waves
A study published in Science Advances reveals that clownfish shrink by 1-2% during heat waves, increasing their survival rate by potentially reducing food requirements and improving metabolic efficiency, a previously unknown adaptation to climate change.
Clownfish Shrink to Survive Ocean Heat Waves
A study published in Science Advances reveals that clownfish shrink by 1-2% during heat waves, increasing their survival rate by potentially reducing food requirements and improving metabolic efficiency, a previously unknown adaptation to climate change.
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16% Bias Score
84% of Global Coral Reefs Bleached in Unprecedented Event
Record-breaking coral bleaching has impacted 84% of global reefs in 2023, exceeding previous events and threatening marine ecosystems, fisheries, and coastal protection due to rising ocean temperatures.
84% of Global Coral Reefs Bleached in Unprecedented Event
Record-breaking coral bleaching has impacted 84% of global reefs in 2023, exceeding previous events and threatening marine ecosystems, fisheries, and coastal protection due to rising ocean temperatures.
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48% Bias Score
Coral Reefs: A Symbiotic Success Story Under Climate Threat
Coral reefs, built by symbiotic coral polyps, support immense marine biodiversity and billions of people, but are threatened by climate change-induced coral bleaching and ecosystem collapse, highlighting the need for collective action.
Coral Reefs: A Symbiotic Success Story Under Climate Threat
Coral reefs, built by symbiotic coral polyps, support immense marine biodiversity and billions of people, but are threatened by climate change-induced coral bleaching and ecosystem collapse, highlighting the need for collective action.
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28% Bias Score
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