Plankton are the backbone of the ocean — and may struggle with what’s coming
Yet these tiny organisms — called plankton — may be unable to thrive in the rapidly warming oceans, according to a pair of ...
When marine algae get sick: How viruses shape microbe interactions
By looking at the tiniest virus-infected microbes in the ocean, researchers are gaining new insights about the marine food ...
Ocean Plankton Survived Ice Age But May Not Cope With Climate Change Now
In our new research, published today in Nature, we explored the ability of tiny marine organisms called plankton to adapt to ...
Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation to speed up warming down south, model suggests
A vast network of ocean currents nicknamed the "great global ocean conveyor belt" is slowing down. That's a problem because ...
Ocean warming and acidification threaten key ocean plankton groups, study warns
According to a recent study published in Nature, many planktonic foraminifera species may face unprecedented environmental ...
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Plankton at risk: Global warming threatens the ocean's lifeline
Global warming threatens plankton, critical marine life, and human food supplies if immediate action isn’t taken.
Shellfish dying, lobster leaving: Mass. marine ecosystem faces hotter, harsher future as climate warms
Climate change is already causing native fish species to flee northward or die, and it’s only expected to get worse, local ...
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8 Unbelievable Facts About Ocean Tides That Will Change How You See the Sea
Discover 8 fascinating facts about ocean tides, from the moon's influence to the science behind high and low tides. Explore ...
Startling Findings: According to Scientists, the Ocean Is Becoming More Toxic
How climate change affects pollutants in the ocean. The ocean is warming, acidifying, and losing oxygen—well-documented ...
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Pacific leaders push for ocean solutions
The Pacific region, home to vast marine resources, is highly vulnerable to climate change despite its role as a global ...
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Climate change threatens key ocean plankton groups
Planktonic foraminifera are tiny marine organisms, which are essential to the ocean's carbon cycle. A recent study reveals that these populations are shrinking at an alarming rate due to ocean warming ...