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Study warns of deadly future marine heat waves in East Coast estuaries. A first-of-its-kind study led by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS is predicting estuaries along the East Coast […]
Pacific cod can’t rely on coastal safe havens for protection during marine heat waves. During recent periods of unusually warm water in the Gulf of Alaska, young Pacific cod in […]
Marine heat waves disrupt the ocean food web in the northeast Pacific Ocean. Marine heat waves in the northeast Pacific Ocean create ongoing and complex disruptions of the ocean food […]
Marine heat waves trigger shift in hatch dates and early growth of Pacific cod. Marine heat waves appear to trigger earlier reproduction, high mortality in early life stages and fewer […]
Coastal fisheries show resilience to marine heat waves Rutgers-led research found that marine heat waves – prolonged periods of unusually warm ocean temperatures – haven’t had a lasting effect on […]
Marine heatwaves make things worse: ‘Lurv’ takes over kelp and fish shrink. Marine heatwaves amplify the effects of historical overfishing along the coast: fish become fewer as kelp replaces kelp […]
Marine heatwaves multiply problems with salmon farming. Article in Dagens Næringsliv February 25: The sea is getting warmer – it causes even bigger problems for both farmed salmon and the environment. […]
Long periods of unusually warm ocean temperatures, known as marine heat waves, can have devastating effects on the marine ecosystem and have been linked to widespread coral bleaching, harmful algal […]
Marine Institute launches Annual Impact Report 2024. The Marine Institute has launched its Annual Impact Report 2024, reflecting on the remarkable achievements of the organisation over the past year. The report […]
Sunscreen’s potential impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, new study reveals The chemicals found in sunscreens are becoming an increasing presence in our ocean. But there are still significant […]
Marine biodiversity in Scotland. An increase in the temperature of Scotland’s seas over the last decade has been found to be changing the types of animals and plants found on […]
Coral reefs in peril from record-breaking ocean heat. Record breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a marine heatwaves coral […]
Scientists warn we must prepare for stronger heatwaves With record-high temperatures combined with extreme climate and weather patterns; researchers say we must help communities plan how best to reduce the […]
Large marine heatwave reaches Oregon and Washington coasts. A large marine heatwave that developed offshore has reached the coast of Oregon and Washington. It increases the potential for harmful algal […]
Fathoming the hidden heatwaves that threaten coral reefs. In April to May 2019, the coral reefs near the French Polynesian island of Moorea in the central South Pacific Ocean suffered […]
Heat resistant corals in western Pacific. Ocean warming is driving an increase in the frequency and severity of marine heatwaves, causing untold damage to coral reefs. Tropical corals, which live […]
Marine ingredients raw material usage rises, says IFFO. Based on the IFFO’s membership, which accounts for 55% of global marine ingredients production, for July 2022 that total raw material usage […]
Gulf of Alaska marine ecosystem still affected by heatwave impact. A new study provides a comprehensive and quantitative look at initial and lingering effects of the eastern Pacific marine heatwave […]
Little relief in the deep for heat-stressed corals. A team of NOAA scientists recently examined more than a thousand hot water events on coral reefs across the Pacific Ocean. Combining […]
U.S. researchers monitor impact of marine heatwave. U.S. researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are monitoring a new marine heatwave off the West Coast of the USA […]
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