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Satellite Detects Red Glow To Map Global Ocean Plant Health
June 1, 2009 — Researchers have succeeded for the first time in measuring the physiology of marine phytoplankton through satellite measurements of its fluorescence -- an accomplishment that had been elusive for ... > full story -
Parasite Risk In Anchovies Varies Depending On Origin Of Fish
May 31, 2009 — The Anisakis spp parasite can still be found in one of the most emblematic Mediterranean dishes -- anchovies in vinegar. Spanish researchers have shown the parasites are present at higher levels in ... > full story -
Ancient Volcanic Eruptions Caused Global Mass Extinction
May 30, 2009 — A previously unknown giant volcanic eruption that led to global mass extinction 260 million years ago has been ... > full story -
Blue Whale Discovered Singing In New York Coastal Waters
May 30, 2009 — For the very first time in New York coastal waters, the voices of singing blue whales have been positively identified. Acoustic experts confirmed that the voice of a singing blue whale was tracked ... > full story -
Why Coral Reefs Around The World Are Collapsing
May 29, 2009 — An explosion of knowledge has been made in the last few years about the basic biology of corals, researchers say in a new report, helping to explain why coral reefs around the world are collapsing ... > full story -
In-depth Look At Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Life, Ecosystems
May 27, 2009 — A new report on the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands provides the sharpest picture yet of the region's marine life and ecosystems. The report examines the geographic distribution of the island chain's ... > full story -
Did The North Atlantic Fisheries Collapse Due To Fisheries-induced Evolution?
May 26, 2009 — The Atlantic cod has, for many centuries, sustained major fisheries on both sides of the Atlantic. However, the North American fisheries have now largely collapsed. A new article provides insights ... > full story -
Spectacular Deep-water Coral Province Discovered Off Ireland's West Coast
May 26, 2009 — Researchers have confirmed the existence of a major new coral reef province on the southern end of the Porcupine Bank off the west coast of Ireland. The province covers an area of some 200 square ... > full story -
Ocean Life Of Ages Past Boggle Modern Imagination With Incredible Sizes, Abundance And Distribution
May 25, 2009 — Using such diverse sources as old ship logs, literary texts, tax accounts, newly translated legal documents and even mounted trophies, researchers are piecing together images -- some flickering, ... > full story -
Thieving Whale Caught On Video Gives Rare Clues About Hunting Strategy, Sound Production
May 24, 2009 — A marine mammal videotaped stealing fish provides information about animal's physical ... > full story -
Heat-tolerant Coral Reefs Discovered: May Survive Global Warming
May 22, 2009 — Experts say that more than half of the world's coral reefs could disappear in the next 50 years, in large part because of higher ocean temperatures caused by climate change. But now scientists have ... > full story -
Unusually Large Family Of Green Fluorescent Proteins Discovered In Marine Creature
May 22, 2009 — Scientists have discovered a family of green fluorescent proteins (GFPs) in a primitive sea animal, along with new clues about the role of the proteins that has nothing to do with their famous glow. ... > full story
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