Tag #Marine Ecosystems

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Mediterranean Sea Warming: Impacts on Ecosystems and Economies

The Mediterranean Sea is warming faster than the global ocean, causing more frequent marine heatwaves and impacting marine life, fisheries, and aquaculture, with economic losses exceeding €750 million since 1990.

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Climate Change Impacts UK Marine Species Unevenly

Rising ocean temperatures in the UK are causing some endangered marine species to relocate, benefiting mobile species like sharks and oysters but negatively impacting immobile ones like the world's longest-living clam, the ocean quahog, according to a new study by the Centre for Environment, Fisheri...

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Ocean Acidification Planetary Boundary Exceeded: Urgent Action Needed

A new study by the Plymouth Marine Laboratory, NOAA, and Oregon State University confirms that the ocean's planetary boundary for acidification was surpassed around 2015, threatening marine life and economies due to decreasing calcium carbonate levels and lower pH.

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Ocean Health Report Shows Alarming Degradation, 1,677 Species at Risk

A new UN ocean health report, "Starfish," reveals alarming degradation, with 1,677 marine species at risk, overexploited fish stocks (37.7%), and €219 billion in seafood-related plastic exposure costs in 2015; the report will track the effectiveness of future conservation measures.

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Attenborough's "Ocean": Technology's Dual Role in Marine Ecosystem Crisis

David Attenborough's "Ocean" documentary, premiering June 7th on National Geographic and streaming June 8th globally, reveals the devastating effects of technology on marine ecosystems while showcasing tech-driven solutions for their recovery, urging immediate action.

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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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Mediterranean Marine Heatwave: Record Temperatures and Climate Change Concerns

A record-breaking marine heatwave in the western Mediterranean Sea in June and early July saw sea surface temperatures reach 30°C, 6-7°C above average, causing alarm among scientists due to potential devastating consequences for marine life and the potential for extreme weather events.

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UN Ocean Conference Tackles Warming Waters, Overfishing, and Plastic Pollution

The UN Ocean Conference in Nice addresses rising ocean temperatures causing coral bleaching and oxygen depletion, overfishing, plastic pollution, and the impact of these factors on the billion people who depend on marine resources; the conference also aims to improve protection of international wate...

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Rapid Ocean Acidification Demands Urgent Action

A data buoy off Plymouth is measuring rapidly increasing ocean acidification, impacting marine life and threatening industries like oyster farming; scientists urge immediate action to reduce CO2 emissions and address the issue.

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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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Trump Authorizes Deep-Sea Mining, Defying International Authority

President Trump's April 24th executive order authorizes large-scale deep-sea mining, potentially bypassing the International Seabed Authority and raising concerns about environmental damage and geopolitical tensions; the administration projects $300 billion in GDP and 100,000 jobs over 10 years.

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Simultaneous Bleaching Devastates Australia's Iconic Reefs

Simultaneous coral bleaching events are impacting Australia's Ningaloo and Great Barrier Reefs due to record marine heatwaves, causing widespread damage and potentially significant coral mortality across thousands of kilometers of coastline, with scientists observing up to 90% coral bleaching in som...

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