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Which Came First, Shells or No Shells? Ancient Mollusk Tells a Contrary Story
October 3, 2012 — A fossil unearthed in Great Britain may end a long-running debate about the mollusks, one of life's most diverse invertebrate groups: Which evolved first, shelled forms like clams and snails, or ... > full storyMore: -
It's Not Too Late for Coral Reefs, Experts Say
October 3, 2012 — Coral reefs – ecosystems of incredible environmental and economic value – are showing evidence of significant degradation, but do not have to be doomed. We can make a difference, ... > full story -
Arctic Sea Ice Shatters Previous Low Records; Antarctic Sea Ice Edges to Record High
October 3, 2012 — This September, sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean fell to the lowest extent in the satellite record, which began in 1979. Satellite data showed that the sea ice cover reached its lowest extent on ... > full storyMore: -
Sea Urchin's Spiny Strength Revealed
October 3, 2012 — For the first time, a team of Australian engineers has modelled the microscopic mechanics of a sea urchin's spine, gaining insight into how these unusual creatures withstand impacts in their aquatic ... > full story -
SMOS Has a Better Look at Salinity
October 2, 2012 — Earth observation measurements shouldn't be taken with a pinch of salt. The European Space Agency is comparing readings of sea-surface salinity from drifting floats to confirm the SMOS water ... > full story -
Manatees Reflect Quality of Health in Marine Ecosystems, Longterm Study Finds
October 2, 2012 — A longterm study conducted by researchers at George Mason University may be a benchmark in determining health threats to marine mammals. Over ten years of research in Belize was conducted studying ... > full story -
Scientists Team With U.S. Coast Guard to Explore Ice-Free Arctic Ocean
October 2, 2012 — With the melting ice in the Arctic, U.S. Coast Guard crews based in Alaska have taken on a new challenge: carefully deploying scientific equipment through cracks in the ice from an airplane hundreds ... > full story -
Great Barrier Reef Has Lost Half of Its Coral in the Last 27 Years
October 2, 2012 — The Great Barrier Reef has lost half its coral cover in the last 27 years. The loss was due to storm damage (48%), crown of thorns starfish (42%), and bleaching (10%), according to a new study by ... > full story -
Irreversible Warming Will Cause Sea Levels to Rise for Thousands of Years to Come, New Research Shows
October 1, 2012 — Greenhouse gas emissions up to now have triggered an irreversible warming of Earth that will cause sea levels to rise for thousands of years to come, new research has ... > full story -
Marine Animals Could Hold Key to Looking Young: Sea Cucumbers, Sea Urchins Can Change Elasticity of Collagen
October 1, 2012 — Sea cucumbers and sea urchins are able to change the elasticity of collagen within their bodies, and could hold the key to maintaining a youthful appearance, according to scientists. The researchers ... > full story
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