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Summer Melt Season Getting Longer on Antarctic Peninsula
March 27, 2013 — New research from the Antarctic Peninsula shows that the summer melt season has been getting longer over the last 60 years. Increased summer melting has been linked to the rapid break-up of ice ... > full story -
Early Prehistoric Marine Reptiles: Evidence of a Placodont That Originated in Europe
March 27, 2013 — Placodonts were among the first marine reptiles. With their trademark crushing teeth, they fed on shellfish and crustaceans. However, when and where these highly specialized marine reptiles ... > full story -
Hope for Galapagos Wildlife Threatened by Marine Invaders
March 26, 2013 — Increasing tourism and the spread of marine invasive non-native species is threatening the unique plant and marine life around the Galapagos ... > full story -
Predictions of Climate Impacts on Fisheries Can Be a Mirage
March 25, 2013 — In the early 1940s, California fishermen hauled in a historic bounty of sardine that set the backdrop for John Steinbeck's "Cannery Row" novel. But by the end of the decade the nets came up empty and ... > full story -
'Moderate' New England Red Tide Forecasted for 2013
March 25, 2013 — New England is expected to experience a "moderate" red tide this spring and summer, report scientists studying the toxic algae that cause blooms in the Gulf of Maine. The "red tide" is caused by an ... > full story -
Acoustic Monitoring of Atlantic Cod Reveals Clues to Spawning Behavior
March 23, 2013 — For decades researchers have recorded sounds from whales and other marine mammals, using a variety of methods including passive acoustic monitoring to better understand how these animals use sound to ... > full story -
Invasive Species: Understanding the Threat Before It's Too Late
March 22, 2013 — Catching rides on cargo ships and fishing boats, many invasive species are now covering our shorelines and compromising the existence of our native marine life. Scientists have examined what factors ... > full story -
Seabirds Need Effective Marine Conservation in Wake of Discard Ban, Warns Study
March 21, 2013 — Conservationists have renewed urgent calls for effective marine protection in European waters, after a new study revealed that the recent EU ban on fish discards could have a significant short-term ... > full story -
Microalgae Could Be a Profitable Source of Biodiesel
March 21, 2013 — Dinoflagellate microalgae could be used as a raw material to obtain biodiesel easily and ... > full story -
Scientists Discover 'Lubricant' for Earth's Tectonic Plates: Hidden Magma Layer Could Play Role in Earthquakes
March 20, 2013 — Scientists have found a layer of liquefied molten rock in Earth's mantle that may be acting as a lubricant for the sliding motions of the planet's massive tectonic plates. The discovery may carry ... > full story
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