Ocean Sentry
The world’s warmest sea is heating up faster than the global average, which could challenge the ability of the Red Sea’s organisms to cope.
November, 2017
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1 November
By 2100, climate change could alter key microbial interactions in the ocean
The ocean is rapidly absorbing carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuel and other human activities, resulting in warmer and more acidic waters. These conditions can also change the behavior of tiny marine organisms essential to ocean health.
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1 November
One-third of all shark species in fin trade are endangered
Nearly one-third of the shark species in the global fin trade are at risk of extinction, according to a new study led by FIU marine scientist Demian Chapman.
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1 November
Fish caught in plastic garbage draws outrage, hope for change
When he took the plastic off, it seemed to enjoy its new freedom. As soon as that fish touched the water, it took off like a dart.
October, 2017
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31 October
86 pilot whales massacred by locals on beach in the Faroe Islands
86 pilot whales were massacred on 29 October at Skálabotnur, Faroe Islands, bringing the total number of pilot whales and dolphins killed to 1691 so far in 2017.
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31 October
Tsunami reveals human noise pollution in Hawaiian waters
A tsunami that struck Hawaii in 2011 and caused a temporary halt to boat traffic has provided scientists a rare glimpse into what the bays might sound like without human activities.
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31 October
Carbon dioxide levels are the highest they’ve been in 3 million years
Earth’s concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) has hit a threshold not seen in at least 3 million years, after a record annual increase in 2016.
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31 October
Study shows that right whales, already an endangered species, may face a dim future
For a highly endangered species with slightly more than 500 animals remaining, the crisis signals a major shift in the population’s recovery—corresponding to a 3 percent loss.
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30 October
A team of octopuses has been caught crawling out of the sea in Wales
Changes to their environment could cause them to become disoriented. Normal rough waters wouldn’t pose a problem for octopuses, but a big storm with raging seas could change their environment enough to confuse them.
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30 October
2,500 trees to be removed for Kulhudhuffushi airport development
The planned area for dislodging trees, is rich with foliage and home to eight rare species of swamp trees. Apart from this the mangrove is home to several seasonal birds. Sign the petition to stop destruction of Kulhudhuffushi Mangrove
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29 October
Emotional states discovered in fish
This study, published in Scientific Reports, reveals that the ability to assess emotional stimuli may have a simpler neurologic basis than expected that was conserved throughout animal evolution.
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29 October
‘Butanding’ lands in list of species needing international protection
Delegates to this year’s biggest international summit on protecting wildlife have agreed to include the whale shark, locally known as “butanding”, in the list of species that need international protection.