Marine life

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.

A genetic library for mega-ecosystem in the Pacific Ocean

The research improves the value of environmental DNA for fisheries and conservation along the California Current.

Scientists discover ultra-black fish that absorbs 99.5% of light that hits its skin

These ultra-black fish absorb light so efficiently that even in bright light they appear to be silhouetted.

We can rescue global marine life, study

A new study has found several components of marine ecosystems can be rebuilt if efforts are made to address the causes of their decline....

Marine animals could help humans monitor oceans

Sharks, penguins, turtles and other seagoing species could help humans monitor the oceans.

Global warming wiped out 95% of marine life 252 million years ago

A new study by the University of Washington has suggested that extreme global warming caused Earth's biggest ever mass extinction. The largest extinction in Earth's history...

Mystery of mercury levels in Arctic animals gets solved

A mystery that troubled scientists for more than a decade have now solved. The peak concentration of Methylmercury in the enriched layer in the...

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