Scientists Discover Arctic Waters Are Rapidly Becoming Acidic in Dire Climate Warning

The western Arctic Ocean’s high rate of acidification magnifies the impact of carbon dioxide on all of our oceans, which will likely face a similar fate.  Continue reading Scientists Discover Arctic Waters Are Rapidly Becoming Acidic in Dire Climate Warning

Underwater Seaglider drone deployed to monitor ocean acidification

The ocean absorbs almost a quarter of the carbon dioxide generated by human activity, and in doing so chemical reactions take place that make its waters more acidic. Measuring this effect is possible to an extent with sensors fitted to stationary buoys… Continue reading Underwater Seaglider drone deployed to monitor ocean acidification

Skeletally-weakened Caribbean corals could survive in future Earth's acidic oceans

The team observed coral fragments over the course of a two-year field study

Three species of Caribbean coral are hardy enough to survive the rising levels of ocean acidification expected to take place over the next century, according to the results of a recently-published study. However, whilst the corals were able to live and grow in an unusually hostile environment, their skeletons were seriously affected, leaving them vulnerable to erosion.

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The Geoduck Diver

Hozoji Matheson-Margullis is widely recognized for her pummeling drum chops. But at 37, the emerging marine biologist is making waves at the forefront of Native American STEM in an age of climate change and Trump. Continue reading The Geoduck Diver

Saving the Great Barrier Reef Will Cost $6 Billion, But It Could Be Worse

New report from the Queensland government recommends altering land use and improvement farm management. Continue reading Saving the Great Barrier Reef Will Cost $6 Billion, But It Could Be Worse