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Marine life
Fish adopt unique survival strategies in the warmest waters on earth
Some fish species in the Arabian Gulf's coral reefs are more resilient to climate change than previously thought.
Stirring evolution: How Earth’s ancient sea creatures shaped change
This may have affected the distribution of important resources.
Up to 11 million tonnes of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor
Ocean floor a 'reservoir' for plastic pollution, world-first study finds.
Killer whales’ diet, rather than location, greatly impacted contaminant levels
The findings of their study underscore the need for action to protect North Atlantic killer whales.
Concerns raised over the impact of chemicals on marine life
Researchers warn of deleterious chemicals in harbors.
A mystery ancient marine reptile from Svalbard has been identified
X-ray examination has enabled the classification of a previously-unidentified marine reptile fossil from Edgeøya, Svalbard, and the technique could provide future unique insights into...
Groundbreaking: Scientists discovered ancient deep-sea coral reefs Galápagos expedition
A ground-breaking discovery of extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs.
Intense heatwaves happen at the bottom of the ocean
First assessment of bottom marine heat waves opens a window on the deep.
Sea temperatures control the distribution of European marine fish
Study highlights the importance of temperature in determining where fish species are found.
Patterns of mass extinction coincided with rapid decrease in marine oxygen levels
This evidence has important implications for modern deoxygenation and biodiversity declines.