https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/oil_spills/ Latest research news on oil spills, oil spill clean-up, designing to avoid oil spills and more. en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:43:03 EDT Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:43:03 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/oil_spills/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251218060550.htm Much of the western U.S. is overdue for wildfire, with decades of suppression allowing fuel to build up across millions of hectares. Researchers estimate that 74% of the region is in a fire deficit, meaning far more land needs to burn to restore healthy forest conditions. Catching up would require an unprecedented amount of controlled and managed fire. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:17:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251218060550.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250907024546.htm Cambridge scientists discovered that thin, weak zones in Earth’s plates helped spread Iceland’s mantle plume across the North Atlantic, explaining why volcanic activity once spanned thousands of kilometers. These ancient scars not only shaped the landscape but still influence earthquakes and could point to untapped geothermal energy. Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:53:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250907024546.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250530123805.htm A new method for predicting underwater landslides may improve the resilience of offshore facilities. Fri, 30 May 2025 12:38:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250530123805.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522162533.htm Engineers developed a membrane that filters the components of crude oil by their molecular size, an advance that could dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed for crude oil fractionation. Thu, 22 May 2025 16:25:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522162533.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124607.htm Hurricane winds are a major contributor to storm-related losses for people living in the southeastern coastal states. As the global temperature continues to rise, scientists predict that hurricanes will get more destructive -- packing higher winds and torrential rainfall. A new study projects that wind losses for homeowners in the Southeastern coastal states could be 76 percent higher by the year 2060 and 102 percent higher by 2100. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:46:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124607.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428221659.htm Climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires in many regions of the world. This is due partly to specific weather conditions -- known as fire weather -- that facilitate the spread of wildfires. Researchers have found that fire weather seasons are increasingly overlapping between eastern Australia and western North America. The research team examined the causes of this shift and its implications for cross-border cooperation between fire services in Canada, the US, and Australia. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:16:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428221659.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131539.htm Biodegradation is an important natural process during oil spill cleanup. A new study revealed that using spill treating agents does not negatively impact naturally occurring biodegradation. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:15:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131539.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416152129.htm Using advanced DNA sequence analysis, a research team has discovered that tiny organisms in Brooklyn's highly contaminated Gowanus Canal have developed a comprehensive collection of pollution-fighting genes. This finding suggests the potential of a cheaper, more sustainable, and less disruptive method for cleaning contaminated waterways than the current oft-used dredging operations. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:21:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416152129.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135244.htm Switching from diesel to electric trains dramatically improved the air quality aboard the San Francisco Bay Area's Caltrain commuter rail line, reducing riders' exposure to the carcinogen black carbon by an average of 89%, finds a new study. The electrification of the system also significantly reduced the ambient black carbon concentrations within and around the San Francisco station. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:52:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135244.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124214.htm Deep sea mining operations are expected to increase the negative impact on environmental indicators by up to 13 per cent, a change categorized as having 'great' significance, relative to the 'without' DSM scenario, notably through increased coastal vulnerability, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:42:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124214.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409155053.htm Bird species that do well in urban areas are more colorful and less brown. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:50:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409155053.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141007.htm Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. A new study by researchers at Penn State found that taking advantage of natural geothermal heat in depleted oil and gas wells can improve the efficiency of one proposed energy storage solution: compressed-air energy storage (CAES). Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:10:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141007.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250314113907.htm Hydrology experts are calling for urgent investigations into the operation of bore-fields that access fresh groundwater on Pacific islands, including Kiribati, where rising sea levels are already putting local water supplies at risk. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:39:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250314113907.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226141851.htm A century of fire suppression, climate change, and drought has worsened wildfires in the Western U.S. While prescribed burns help reduce fuel, a 'fire deficit' increases wildfire risks, with significant health and environmental impacts. Deforestation and pests further limit carbon storage. Emulating Indigenous practices, a new study shows that combining physical harvesting of dead wood with thinning reduces wildfire risks, lowers carbon emissions, and boosts carbon storage through products like biochar. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:18:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226141851.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134617.htm New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based on specimens collected since the 1800s, finds biofluorescence in 37 of the 45 known birds-of-paradise species and suggests that this special 'glow' is important among males for hierarchy and mating displays. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:46:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134617.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206113725.htm An international team of researchers introduces a promising new initiative in marine conservation, dubbed 'Marine Prosperity Areas.' This science-informed effort goes beyond protecting marine life -- it uses targeted financial investments to prioritize human well-being, uplift communities, and create a sustainable blue economy. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:37:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206113725.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132132.htm Advances in nanotechnology may provide solutions to oil spill cleanups in coastal regions that are more effective, safer and work much faster than current methods, according to a new paper. The paper synthesizes, reviews and analyzes between 40 and 50 studies on the subject to provide a big-picture look of the status of nanotechnologies in coastal oil spill response. The researchers also present their own suggestions and identifying research gaps between using nanomaterials in the lab and how they can be used in real-world applications. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:21:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132132.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241223134310.htm Three years after the Dec. 30, 2021, Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County, two new studies offer insight into what happens to air quality and health in the aftermath of urban wildfires. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:43:10 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241223134310.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210115423.htm A research group has developed a new design for the electrolytes used in fuel cells. The material complies with environmental regulations and demonstrates moderate conductivity in harsh conditions, reaching four times the conductivity of cross-linked sulfonated polystyrene, a conventional material. Their findings contribute to developing next-generation fuel cells, paving the way toward achieving net-zero carbon goals. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:54:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210115423.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241206112105.htm A new way to produce fuels made from leftover fat can create biofuel as effective as diesel and 1000-times more efficiently than current methods a new study has suggested. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:21:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241206112105.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204114023.htm Undocumented orphaned wells pose hazards to both the environment and the climate. Scientists are building modern tools to help locate, assess, and pave the way for ultimately plugging these forgotten relics. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:40:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204114023.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241111162203.htm Creating sustainable chemicals and developing better waste management will contribute to better sustainability. This research is part of figuring out how to make green hydrogen available for waste management using catalysts. The research uses solvents in low amounts that also act as hydrogen sources to break down a specific class of plastics called condensation polymers, which include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, packaging, textiles, and 3D printing. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:22:03 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241111162203.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241024145253.htm Fire speed, not size, drives threat to people and infrastructure. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:52:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241024145253.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241017173155.htm A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires have surged by 60 percent globally since 2001, and almost tripled in some of the most climate-sensitive northern boreal forests. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:31:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241017173155.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241016120318.htm A mysterious find on Easter Island, investigated by a team of geologists, suggests that the Earth's mantle seems to behave differently than once thought. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:03:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241016120318.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241003182223.htm Liquefied natural gas leaves a greenhouse gas footprint that is 33% worse than coal, when processing and shipping are taken into account, according to a new study. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:22:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241003182223.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828155000.htm Researchers have developed new analytical methods to rapidly analyze fuels and complex petroleum products by using high-resolution mass spectrometry. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:50:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828155000.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813192347.htm Unprecedented wildfires in Canada and parts of Amazonia last year were at least three times more likely due to climate change and contributed to high levels of CO2 emissions from burning globally, according to the a new systematic review. The State of Wildfires report takes stock of extreme wildfires of the 2023-2024 fire season (March 2023-February 2024), explains their causes, and assesses whether events could have been predicted. It also evaluates how the risk of similar events will change in future under different climate change scenarios. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:23:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813192347.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240724171436.htm New research underscores the close relationship between dust plumes transported from the Sahara Desert in Africa, and rainfall from tropical cyclones along the U.S. Gulf Coast and Florida. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:14:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240724171436.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240718145043.htm The way oil drops break up at the water's surface means some oil may not get cleaned up after a spill. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:50:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240718145043.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240710130836.htm New evidence of changes to the Gulf Stream during the last ice age could indicate additional sensitivity to future climatic changes, finds a new study. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:08:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240710130836.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240625205644.htm More than 100,000 oil and gas wells across the western U.S. are in areas burned by wildfires in recent decades, a new study has found, and some 3 million people live next to wells that in the future could be in the path of fires worsened by climate change. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:56:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240625205644.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240624125601.htm There is a common belief that prescribed burning, thinning trees, and clearing underbrush reduce risks of the severity of future fires. But is that true? A new project analyzing 40 studies where wildfire burned into different vegetation treatments, spanning 11 western states. Researchers found overwhelming evidence that in seasonally dry mixed conifer forests in the western U.S., reducing surface and ladder fuels and tree density through thinning, coupled with prescribed burning or pile burning, could reduce future wildfire severity by more than 60% relative to untreated areas. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:56:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240624125601.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240617173725.htm Forecasters can use images in social media to better communicate weather related hazards of hurricanes, according to a pair of new studies. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:37:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240617173725.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240521123839.htm New research on a field of pockmarks -- large, circular depressions on the seafloor -- offshore of Central California has revealed that powerful sediment flows, not methane gas eruptions, maintain these prehistoric formations. Tue, 21 May 2024 12:38:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240521123839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240520155546.htm Replacing diesel school buses with electric school buses may yield up to $247,600 in climate and health benefits per individual bus, according to a new study. The researchers found that these benefits -- including fewer greenhouse gas emissions and reduced rates of adult mortality and childhood asthma -- and their associated savings are strongest in large cities and among fleets of old (2005 and before) buses. Mon, 20 May 2024 15:55:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240520155546.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240426110046.htm Fire management lessons from the past could help to improve resilience as the Mediterranean faces increased fire risk from climate change. How traditional land management practices once greatly reduced fuel for wildfires, and how these practices were forgotten, in part due to historical politics of classism and sexism. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:00:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240426110046.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240425161555.htm Interactions between wind turbines could reduce power output by 30% in proposed offshore wind farm areas along the East Coast, new research has found. In all, the farms could still meet 60% of the electricity demand of New England. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:15:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240425161555.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240425131505.htm Oil is an important natural resource for many industries, but it can lead to serious environmental damage when accidentally spilled. While large oil spills are highly publicized, every year there are many smaller-scale spills into lakes, rivers and oceans. The longer that oil remains in freshwater, the more chemical changes it undergoes, creating products that can persist in the environment. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:15:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240425131505.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240423113131.htm Researchers use laser treatments to transform ordinary cork into a powerful tool for treating oil spills. They tested variations of a fast-pulsing laser treatment, closely examining the nanoscopic structural changes and measuring the ratio of oxygen and carbon in the material, changes in the angles with which water and oil contact the surface, and the material's light wave absorption, reflection, and emission across the spectrum to determine its durability after multiple cycles of warming and cooling. The laser treatments not only help to better absorb oil, but also work to keep water out. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:31:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240423113131.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240418132701.htm The 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the largest accidental spill in history, released almost 100 million gallons of oil, causing significant pollution. A decade later, its long-term effects remain unclear. A study investigating the impact on endemic fish species found 29 of 78 species unreported in museum collections since the spill, suggesting potential loss of biodiversity. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:27:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240418132701.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240418111800.htm Companies can't simply walk away from old oil and gas wells. They have to be capped in a way that protects the environment and prevents leaks. A new approach to today's solution could be better for the environment and cheaper, too. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:18:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240418111800.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240325113210.htm A new study reveals how fire suppression ensures that wildfires will burn under extreme conditions at high severity, exacerbating the impacts of climate change and fuel accumulation. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:32:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240325113210.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240306150437.htm Marine biologists have discovered a new species of deep-sea worm living near a methane seep some 50 kilometers (30 miles) off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:04:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240306150437.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240228115254.htm On a research cruise focused on marine mammals and seabirds, scientists earned an unexpected bonus: The first-ever documented sighting of a hoary bat flying over the open ocean. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:52:54 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240228115254.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240220144632.htm Deep-water corals in the Gulf of Mexico are still struggling to recover from the devastating Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, scientists report at the Ocean Science Meeting in New Orleans. Comparing images of more than 300 corals over 13 years -- the longest time series of deep-sea corals to date -- reveals that in some areas, coral health continues to decline to this day. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:46:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240220144632.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240124132757.htm Researchers have presented a new study on cyberattack risks to offshore wind farms in Glasgow, United Kingdom. They looked specifically at wind farms that use voltage-source-converter high-voltage direct-current (VSC-HVDC) connections, which are rapidly becoming the most cost-effective solution to harvest offshore wind energy around the world. They found that their complex, hybrid-communication architecture presents multiple access points for cyberattacks. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:27:57 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240124132757.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240124132724.htm Groundwater is rapidly declining across the globe, often at accelerating rates. Researchers now present the largest assessment of groundwater levels around the world, spanning nearly 1,700 aquifers. In addition to raising the alarm over declining water resources, the work offers instructive examples of where things are going well, and how groundwater depletion can be solved. The study is a boon for scientists, policy makers and resource managers working to understand global groundwater dynamics. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:27:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240124132724.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240122144353.htm New research could lead to major improvements in marine oil spill cleanup processes. The innovative study assessed the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on microscopic seawater bacteria that perform a significant role in ecosystem functioning. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:43:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240122144353.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231228145801.htm Forests on the west slope of Oregon's Cascade Range experienced fire much more often between 1500 and 1895 than had been previously thought. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:58:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231228145801.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231214132627.htm Two new studies based on data from 2009 to 2018 show that renters living along the East and Gulf coasts of the United States face rent increases, higher eviction rates, and a lack of affordable housing in the aftermath of a hurricane. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:26:27 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231214132627.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231212191935.htm A 20-year experiment in the Sierra Nevada confirms that different forest management techniques -- prescribed burning, restoration thinning or a combination of both -- are effective at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in California. These treatments also improve forest health, making trees more resilient to stressors like drought and bark beetles, and they do not negatively impact plant or wildlife biodiversity within individual tree stands, the research found. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:19:35 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231212191935.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231208133115.htm Wildfires are some of the most destructive natural disasters in the country, threatening lives, destroying homes and infrastructure, and creating air pollution. In order to properly forecast and manage wildfires, managers need to understand wildfire risk and allocate resources accordingly. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:31:15 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231208133115.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231204135153.htm Scientists used weather radar data to map bird stopover density in the United States and found that artificial light is a top indicator of where birds will land. City lights lure birds into what can be an ecological trap -- with buildings that lead to collisions, less habitat, scarcer food, and more people and cats. The study provides the first continent-wide maps of migration stopover hotspots in the contiguous United States, and knowing these broadscale layover patterns can help in the development of conservation plans.  Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:51:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231204135153.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231116140929.htm Energy researchers posit hydrogen fuel can potentially be a cost-competitive and environmentally friendly alternative to gasoline and diesel, and that supplying hydrogen for transportation in the greater Houston area can be profitable today. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:09:29 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231116140929.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231116140925.htm A new paper pinpoints obstacles and suggests strategies for getting more prescribed fire on the ground in the wildfire-prone U.S. West. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:09:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231116140925.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231114143839.htm Exposure to ultrafine particles from traffic alters the expression of many genes in human olfactory mucosa cells, a new study shows. The study is the first to combine an analysis of emissions from different diesel fuels and exhaust after-treatment systems with an examination of their effects in a human-derived cell model of the olfactory mucosa. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:38:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231114143839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231113155210.htm Researchers have identified the potential environmental risks of using ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel in order to develop an engineering roadmap to a sustainable ammonia economy. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:52:10 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231113155210.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231110141358.htm High-intensity, often catastrophic, wildfires have become increasingly frequent across the Western U.S. Researchers quantified the value of managed low-intensity burning to dramatically reduce the risk of such fires for years at a time. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:13:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231110141358.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231026131428.htm New research offers a way to build climate resilience into the designs of ocean and coastal areas intended to protect marine species. The researchers recommend establishing numerous marine protected areas across political borders, starting with the Southern California Bight. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:14:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231026131428.htm