oceans

Ocean fertilization by whale excrement: a crucial discovery

A research by the University of Washington confirms that whale feces contain significant amounts of iron, which could have helped fertilize the oceans in the past. The loss of whales due to commercial whaling could have had far-reaching consequences on...

Which countries are the biggest ocean plastic polluters?

Every year, the pollution of the oceans with plastics grows. Millions of tons are generated worldwide, as only a small part is recycled. After their life cycle, half of these waste materials have a second life, they are incinerated or...

A study reveals that the acidification of the North Atlantic is accelerating.

The subpolar region of the North Atlantic has experienced faster acidification rates over the last ten years compared to previous decades, revealing a change in the physical patterns of the ocean. This is what emerges from a study led by...

The ocean temperature reached critical levels in 2024.

The ocean temperature reached critical levels in 2024. With a new historical record in March of last year, it reached 21.07 degrees. This increase added to a series of rises recorded since May 2023, when the warm El Niño current...

A surprising algae could be key to cooling the Earth

Climate change could have a key enemy that could help slow it down: a type of common marine algae, with a great capacity to cool the Earth. This finding, led by researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA)...

The Ocean Cleanup and Coldplay renew their collaboration to remove plastic from the oceans.

Following the success of the Interceptor 005 in Malaysia, supported by Coldplay and christened as 'Neon Moon I', we will now deploy a second Interceptor, currently in assembly, destined for the Cisadane River in Jakarta, Indonesia: the Interceptor 020,...

Climate change and its impact on seagrass meadows

A research team from the Marine Research Institute (INMAR) at the University of Cádiz (UCA) discovered that climate change and alterations in the interactions between plants and animals are modifying carbon cycles in marine ecosystems. These changes not only...

Dolphins: The Guardians of the Ocean and Their Amazing Abilities

Dolphins are not only a spectacle for the eyes, but they also play a crucial role as guardians of the oceans. Their intelligence and exceptional abilities make them indispensable allies for science and a reminder of the importance of caring...

Crisis in the Oceans: Sharks and Rays Decrease by Half in the Last 50 Years

Overfishing has put the oceans in crisis. The global population of sharks and rays has been reduced by half since 1970, and one third of these marine species is at risk of extinction, according to a study published in...

Giant seaweed: the natural solution to the climate crisis

Along thousands of kilometers of coastline, the sea hides a valuable natural treasure: the forests of **giant algae**. "These are very relevant ecosystems. They are linked to temperate to cold coasts and are as important as corals in **equatorial latitudes**,"...

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Alarming thaw: glaciers are losing 273 billion tons per year.

A recent study that analyzed glaciers identified concerning data about the melting. Since 2000, the sea level increased by...