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Ancient Ice Melt Unearthed in Antarctic Mud: 20-Meter Sea Level Rise, Five Million Years Ago
July 21, 2013 — Global warming five million years ago may have caused parts of Antarctica's large ice sheets to melt and sea levels to rise by approximately 20 meters, scientists ... > full story -
First Global Atlas of Marine Plankton Reveals Remarkable Underwater World
July 19, 2013 — Under the microscope, they look like they could be from another planet, but these microscopic organisms inhabit the depths of our oceans in nearly infinite numbers. To begin to identify where, when, ... > full storyMore: -
Scientists Discover New Variability in Iron Supply to the Oceans With Climate Implications
July 19, 2013 — The supply of dissolved iron to oceans around continental shelves has been found to be more variable by region than previously believed – with implications for future climate ... > full story -
Southern California Crustacean Sand-Dwellers Suffering Localized Extinctions
July 18, 2013 — Two types of small beach critters -- both cousins of the beloved, backyard roly-poly -- are suffering localized extinctions in Southern California at an alarming rate, says a new study. As indicator ... > full story -
Compound Discovered at Sea Shows Potency Against Anthrax
July 17, 2013 — Scientists have discovered anthracimycin, a new chemical compound from an ocean microbe that could one day set the stage for new treatments for anthrax and other ailments such as ... > full story -
The Best Defense Against Catastrophic Storms: Mother Nature, Researchers Say
July 17, 2013 — Researchers say that natural habitats such as dunes and reefs are the best protection against storms and rising sea levels along the U.S. ... > full story -
Great White Sharks' Fuel for Oceanic Voyages: Liver Oil
July 17, 2013 — New research shows that great white sharks power their nonstop journeys of more than 2,500 miles with energy stored as fat and oil in their massive livers. The findings provide novel insights into ... > full story -
Stop Marine Pollution to Protect Kelp Forests
July 17, 2013 — Marine biologists have found that reducing nutrient pollution in coastal marine environments should help protect kelp forests from the damaging effects of rising ... > full story -
Researchers Shed New Light on Supraglacial Lake Drainage
July 16, 2013 — Supraglacial lakes -- bodies of water that collect on the surface of the Greenland ice sheet -- lubricate the bottom of the sheet when they drain, causing it to flow faster. Differences in how the ... > full story -
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Long-Buried Seawall Protected Homes from Hurricane Sandy's Record Storm Surge
July 16, 2013 — Two beachfront communities in New Jersey were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, but one fared much better than the other thanks to a long-forgotten seawall buried beneath the sand. Coastal engineers and ... > full story
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