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#1187152018-10-29
Budapest's underwater wonderland draws divers from far and wide
Not every diver's dream is to watch shimmering shoals of fish swim through coral reefs in dazzlingly blue seas.For Laura Tuominen, the ultimate diving experience is not to be found in the Red Sea or the Caribbean, but in a labyrinth of spectacular underwater caves beneath the pavements of Budapest.
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#1187312018-10-30
As jellyfish population becomes a worldwide menace, how we treat our oceans needs urgent change
The Goa government has issued a warning to beach-goers that the state's beaches and coastal waters have swarms of live and dead jellyfish.
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#1187422018-10-31
The tiny sponge that could help preserve our deep oceans
Scientists have collected data on a tiny sponge thought to be at risk from seabed mining. This newly discovered species could be a 'canary in a coal mine' to allow scientists to monitor the impacts of this new industry.
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#1187432018-10-31
The lobster rush
The iconic crustaceans have disappeared in waters to the south. If they keep heading north to Canada, high-flying young lobstermen may pay the biggest price.
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#1187462018-10-31
The world’s largest-ever octopus gathering was just discovered in California
Octopuses don’t hang out in posses, or at least that’s what marine biologists thought. Now, however, after spotting a convention of thousands of such cephalopods deep in the seas of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California on Oct. 23, scientists might have to rethink this contention.
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#1188122018-11-06
Billions to be gained in coral reef investment, new analysis shows
New findings released offer a compelling business case for investing in the protection of the world’s coral reefs, with economic benefits stretching into the tens of billions in just over a decade.
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#1188302018-11-07
Parrotfish, critical to reef health, now protected under Mexican law
Mexico protected 10 species of parrotfish in October, a move that conservationists say will help the country’s coral reefs recover, in addition to safeguarding the species’ numbers.
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#28172018-11-09
Launch of the Global Coral Portal
Reference: SCBD/SSSF/BSPG/AS/JL/JA/87674 (2018-093)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Marine and Coastal Biodiversity National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, International Coral Reef Initiative, Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security, and other relevant global and regional organizations/initiatives
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#5835Sustainable Ocean Day
23 November 2018, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
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#1189362018-12-07
Seabird numbers 'at risk due to fishing' according to Aberdeen study
World fisheries should be more strictly managed to relieve pressure on seabird numbers, Aberdeen experts have said.
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#1189482018-12-10
Exclusive photos show deep-sea canyon in U.S. waters teeming with life
A stunning array of biodiversity lies at the depths of a marine region that some fear the Trump administration will open to fishing and mining.
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#1189852018-12-11
WWF: EU falling behind with sustainable fisheries policy implementation
Despite having had five years to implement measures in the latest version of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), European Union member states are still lagging behind and likely to miss important 2020 deadlines on biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries management, a new report from W ...
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#1190022018-12-12
How do coral reefs benefit Kenya's economy?
Coral reefs contain the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. They're crucial for fish reproduction and protecting shorelines from tropical storms.
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#1190222018-12-13
Ocean acidification ‘changing’ marine biodiversity
As global powers meet in Poland at the 24th Conference of Parties (COP 24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, a study led by Stanford University sheds light on the impact of human-induced environmental change on the functioning of ecosystems, especially marine life.
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#1190362018-12-14
Studying marine biodiversity from pole to pole
Many scientists around the world are studying marine biodiversity—the variety of life forms in the ocean.
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#1190662018-12-17
Dutch build artificial islands to bring wildlife back
Dutch ranger Andre Donker sighs as he looks out at the rippling grey waters of the Markermeer, one of Europe's largest freshwater lakes. "Once upon a time it was teeming with fish here," he says.
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#1190832018-12-18
A Blueprint For Blue Waters Read more from Asian Scientist
Singapore may be known as a concrete jungle, but a group of marine scientists wants to draw attention to the blue waters surrounding the ‘little red dot’. In the third Singapore Blue Plan, launched on October 13, 2018, the group highlights the state of Singapore’s coastal environment and outline ...
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#1190852018-12-18
The Great Barrier Reef's Secret Climate Change Weapon Is This Switzerland-Sized Meadow Of Seagrass
Tourists frequently flock to Lizard Island, off the northeastern coast of Australia, to marvel the Great Barrier Reef. Among the dugongs, sea turtles, and jewel-toned corals, though, there’s another organism that doesn’t get nearly as much credit as it deserves: seagrass.
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#1191132018-12-19
To Help Corals Fight Back, Scientists Are Breeding Populations Separated by Hundreds of Miles
A new study demonstrates that assisted reproduction using cryopreserved sperm leads to offspring that might be more resilient in the face of climate change.
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#1191142018-12-19
Shark fins belong on sharks, not in trophy rooms or soup
Sharks are the apex predator of the ocean — they are at the top of the food chain, prey to no other animal in the water. Their size, strength and, of course, their teeth make them the quintessential movie monsters. In real life, they regularly get screen time on TV news when they maim or kill a ...
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#1191152018-12-19
Tasmanian researchers discover new corals in dense 'underwater garden' on ocean mountains
An "underwater garden" with more than 100 unnamed species of corals, lobsters and molluscs has been discovered on undersea mountains south of Tasmania.
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#1191592018-12-21
The freshwater biodiversity crisis
The 2018 Living Planet Index (LPI) (1) shows that populations of freshwater species have declined by an average of 83% since 1970, a far steeper drop than for terrestrial or marine species. Extinction rates for freshwater species are also exceptionally high (2).
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#1191812018-12-21
Measuring individual argon atoms helps in understanding ocean ventilation
The age of the water in the world's oceans is critical for understanding ocean circulation, especially for the transport of gases from the atmosphere into the deep ocean. Researchers from Heidelberg University recently used an atomic physics technique they developed to determine the age of deep ...
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#1192352019-01-03
Fate of corals hangs in the balance
In November 2018, a new coral reef communication effort involving inter-governmental organizations, international conservation organizations, and private foundations was announced at the Convention on Biological Diversity in Egypt to send a message about the need for bold leadership to save cora ...
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#1192472019-01-04
Waiting for Whale: How Airoli's Biodiversity Centre is Creating An Abode for Marine Creatures
The remains of one blue whale rest in the open ground of the Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre in Airoli. The forest range officials of the biodiversity centre are trying hard to not only preserve the diverse history of marine life in this region but also building a museum that will give a ...
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#1192702019-01-07
There's One Vast, Ancient Swathe of Ocean That's Actually Getting Colder
In the depths of the Pacific Ocean, where the water runs cold dark and cold, temperatures are continuing to fall - and it's all because of a period of significant cooling that began in the 16th century.
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#1192732019-01-07
Jellyfish sting more than 5,000 holidaymakers on Queensland's coast
More than 5,000 people were stung by bluebottles on Queensland’s Gold and Sunshine coasts over the weekend as weather drove a wall of jellyfish onto the shore.
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#1192792019-01-07
Fate of corals hangs in the balance
In November 2018, a new coral reef communication effort involving inter-governmental organizations, international conservation organizations, and private foundations was announced at the Convention on Biological Diversity in Egypt to send a message about the need for bold leadership to save cora ...
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#1192902019-01-08
It's Not Just Us: Corals Also Thrive Best in Diverse Company
From a young age, marine ecologist Cody Clements knew he wanted to dedicate his life to studying coral reefs. But he never imagined his graduate career would require so many soda bottles.
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#1192952019-01-08
Why more female penguins are washing up dead in South America
Every year, thousands of penguins become stranded on South America's coast - with females three times more likely to wash up dead or injured than males.
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#1193012019-01-09
Keeping a Watch on Seaweeds: The Forests of the World’s Coasts
Macroalgal assemblages are highly productive and biodiverse ecosystems providing important functions and services, including provision of nursery areas, human food resources, and protection from coastal erosion.
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#1193252019-01-10
‘Spineless’—What Jellyfish Can Teach Us About the Oceans’ Future
As human industry belches out more carbon dioxide, the chemistry of our oceans is changing. The resulting acidification is endangering coral reefs and the myriad creatures that depend on them. Science writer and one-time ocean researcher Juli Berwald wondered how ocean acidification affects jell ...
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#1193262019-01-10
Humpback Whales Plagiarize the Tunes of Other Whales (Even Oceans Away)
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) aren't just talented singers, they learn and steal each other's' songs. And, according to a new study, they can pull off those musical thefts even when there are whole continents separating them from their targets.
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#1193272019-01-10
As Disease Ravages Coral Reefs, Scientists Scramble for Solutions
In September 2014, William Precht received an alarming phone call. “I’m seeing something funky out on the reef,” a colleague reported. “It looks like disease.”
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#1193342019-01-11
The world's oceans are warming faster than predicted
The oceans are warming faster than previously estimated, setting a new temperature record in 2018 in a trend that is damaging marine life, scientists said on Thursday.
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#1193572019-01-14
Massive Drought Leaves Over One Million Dead Fish Carcasses Reeking And Rotting In 'Major Ecological Event
Drought has killed up to one million fish in Australia, leaving the country’s government grappling with how to deal with what have been described as apocalyptic scenes. Rotten fish are lining the banks of the Murray-Darling Basin in New South Wales, with the regional government saying that the s ...
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#1193822019-01-15
Coral Microbiomes Offer Clues for Resilience and Conservation
Some coral species might be better equipped to adapt to a warmer, more acidic ocean. Finding out which ones, and why, could be the key to saving reefs around the world.
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#1194062019-01-16
The Bahamas’ iconic conch could soon disappear
When you're a conc, mating is better in a group. In fact, it’s the only way it works. These slow-moving Caribbean sea slugs carry heavy pink and orange shells, which make chasing down mates cumbersome. To be successful, a mating ground must have some 50 or more conchs spawning at once.
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#1194262019-01-16
Whales share songs from other oceans
New research suggests that humpback whale populations in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans are picking up musical ideas from one another, and incorporating the new phrases and themes into their songs.
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#1194702019-01-17
Protecting the biodiversity of Colombia's unique wetlands
When the river Magdalena in Colombia bursts its banks the water flows into a ciénaga, a unique wetland bursting with invaluable biodiversity. Today, climate change has put this under threat.
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#1195032019-01-18
Divers Discovered an Enormous Great White Shark Off the Coast of Hawaii
Diving off the coast of Hawaii, divers encountered a massive, 20-foot female great white shark, believed to be one of the biggest on record, Agence France-Presse reports.
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#1195052019-01-18
We now know whats at the bottom of Belize’s Great Blue Hole and it’s depressing
Belize’s Blue Hole is an instantly recognisable wonder of the natural world. It’s the world’s largest sinkhole and is located on the Mesoamerican Reef – the second largest barrier reef network in the world after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
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#1195062019-01-18
2018's Award-Winning Ocean Art Photos Will Transport You To Another Planet
In the sapphire-to-stygian waters that cover 70 per cent of Earth’s surface, fish school in iridescent sheets, whales sing mournful tunes, and jellyfish bloom like wildflowers. The ocean is a teeming mystery that most of us rarely dip our toes in.
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#1195102019-01-18
Is it a girl?
A newborn calf spotted among a population of critically endangered killer whales will survive into maturity, scientists say. Researchers are hoping that the juvenile whale is a female, as this will give the group the best chance of producing more offspring.
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#1195232019-01-21
These corals love the warming oceans
Ocean temperatures have risen an average of 0.13 degrees Fahrenheit per decade, threatening many of the world’s coral reefs
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#1195322019-01-22
Coastal seas around New Zealand are heading into a marine heatwave, again
As New Zealanders are enjoying their days at the beach, unusually warm ocean temperatures look to be a harbinger of another marine heatwave.
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#1195332019-01-22
Antarctic krill population contracts southward as polar oceans warm
The population of Antarctic krill, the favourite food of many whales, penguins, fish and seals, shifted southward during a recent period of warming in their key habitat, new research shows.
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#1195472019-01-23
Quintana Roo’s coral reefs in state of alert
Specialists seek to reverse the massive death of corals with a special treatment against the disease known as “white syndrome”, which could bring a highly negative impact in the local and regional economy in the medium term.
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#1195482019-01-23
Australian scientists evaluate health of world's biggest coral reef
An extensive study into the health of Australia's Great Barrier Reef is underway this month, with a 25-day data collecting journey canvassing bleach affected parts of the reef not observed since 2016.
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#1195602019-01-24
Coral species struggle when they’re alone
The effective extinction of many coral species may be weakening reef systems and siphoning life out of the corals that remain, US researchers warn.