Marine Science
Competition: name a new species of deep-sea coral
The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition has organised a competition inviting ocean lovers to name a new-to-science species of deep-sea coral.
Fibreglass particles discovered in oysters and mussels
New study has uncovered fibreglass particles in oysters and mussels leading to worries over environmental and health implications.
Grey whales in the northeastern Pacific are shrinking
A new study reveals that grey whales are rapidly shrinking and scientists fear this could have a significant impact on whale health.
Brooding deep-sea squid is probably a new species – report
A female squid first filmed in 2015 carrying 'giant' eggs has recently been determined to be an as yet undescribed species
Ocean Census Arctic Deep documents extraordinary biodiversity
The Ocean Census Arctic Deep expedition reveals the extraordinary biodiversity of the understudied depths of the Arctic Ocean
Decoding sperm whales’ ‘phonetic alphabet’
Scientists have analysed sperm whales' clicks and found they are combined in a way that strongly suggests a form of language
Mexico’s deepest blue hole is found to be record-breakingly deeper
The Taam Ja’ Blue Hole, in Chetumal Bay, Mexico, has been found to be much deeper than first thought, and the deepest so far known to science
Ocean Census ‘Arctic Deep’ expedition to search for undiscovered Arctic life
The Ocean Census has launched its Arctic Deep Expedition in the search for undiscovered species in the depths of the Arctic Ocean
Bioluminescence evolved 300 million years earlier than thought
A new study sheds light on the ancient origins of bioluminescence, suggesting it evolved nearly 300 million years earlier than first thought
New species of shark discovered off New Zealand
A new species of shark has been discovered off the coast of New Zealand, and four others moved to a new family
Scientists confirm fourth global mass coral bleaching event
Scientists from NOAA have announced that the a global mass coral bleaching event is underway, the second in the last ten years
Meet ‘Oceanus’ – the world’s first long-range autonomous research vessel
Oceanus, a new autonomous marine research vessel in development by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, is set to revolutionise ocean research
Ocean Census endorsed as UN Ocean Decade programme
The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census has announced that the porject has been officially endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Programme.
SECORE International’s Caribbean-wide coral restoration success
SECORE International‘s coral seeding programme is hailed a great success, with its reef restoration initiative present in nine Caribbean nations
UK government to be taken to court for allowing overfishing
The UK government is being taken to court for repeatedly setting catch limits for fishing that exceed scientific advice
Citizen Science Month: How you can help save our seas
The Marine Conservation Society shares ideas for how to get involved with National Citizen Science Month this April
Oceans: Life Under Water podcast – E01: The Water Planet
A new 12-part podcast in association with Greenpeace UK is exploring life below the waves, with BBC presenter, Hannah Stitfall
Brazil’s lost tropical island
A submerged tropical island the size of Iceland has been discovered deep under the water off the coast of Brazil.
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