Global ocean circulation is accelerating from the surface to the abyss
Global Ocean Circulation Is Accelerating from the Surface to the Abyss Contradicting previous studies that…
oceanography
Bubbles transport massive amounts of oxygen to the deep ocean through a marine ‘trap door’
Much more oxygen than previously thought is being transported into deep layers of the ocean…
Crucial reef species may survive ocean changes under climate change
The research, led by Dr Christopher Cornwall from the University’s School of Biological Sciences, showed…
Earth’s most biodiverse ecosystems face a perfect storm
A combination of climate change, extreme weather and pressure from local human activity is causing…
Walking sharks discovered in the tropics
Four new species of tropical sharks that use their fins to walk are causing a…
Researchers track down Australia’s ‘missing’ manta rays
More than 11,000 manta ray sighting records – from scuba divers, aerial surveys and online…
Density-compensated overturning in the Labrador Sea
A recent study finds that the observed weak linkage between the Labrador Sea convection, a…
Ocean acidification a big problem – but not for coral reef fish behavior
A three-year, comprehensive study of the effects of ocean acidification challenges previous reports that a…
Sea-ice-free Arctic makes permafrost vulnerable to thawing
Permafrost is ground that remains frozen throughout the year; it covers nearly a quarter of…
The effects of microplastics on organisms in coastal areas
Microplastics (plastic particles under 5 mm) are an abundant type of debris found in salt…