Surfrider Volunteers Protect Public Health at the Beach
Surfrider Foundation volunteers working hard to protect clean water at their local beaches.
Tag: oceans
Undiscovered Species of the Deep Sea: Can We Find Them?
Researchers identified over five thousand previously undiscovered species in the CCZ region of the ocean, and they predict more.
Warmest Ocean Temperatures Ever Recorded
A study of the variability of the global climate system has revealed that global ocean temperatures are on the rise.
Noise Pollution in the Ocean
What does the ocean sound like? Humans and our noise pollution have changed the ocean soundscape, with negative impacts on marine animals.
Plankton Predict Red Sea Fishing Success
Phytoplankton blooms hold the key to setting sustainable and fair fishing quotas each year—a win-win situation for the economy and the ecosystem.
Marine Mammals Need a Voice in the Fishing Industry
Marine mammals such as dolphins, porpoises, and whales are often injured or killed by commercial fishing. New policies are needed…
Ocean Conservation and Citizen Science at the Long Beach Scuba Show
by Kristin Butler Each year, the Long Beach Scuba Show brings together divers from around the world for seminars and…
Shortfin Mako Shark under Threat
The shortfin mako shark is disappearing 10 times faster than previously thought. How are researchers trying to change this process?
Introducing Five New Drowned Apostles
The Twelve Apostles are limestone stacks off the coast of Victoria in Australia. While mapping the ocean floor, scientists have…
Protecting Marine Mammals with Maritime Tracking
Whales and other marine mammals are often struck by ships, sometimes with fatal results. Researchers and shipping companies may protect them.