The discovery of three deep-sea coral reefs this month by Florida Atlantic University scientists...
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Acidified landscape around ocean vents foretells grim future for coral reefs
The Guardian
The Guardian
Underwater vents allow scientists to assess the acidic effect of carbon dioxide on ocean life...
Coral reefs form on 'ancient template'
BBC News
BBC News
Red Sea coral reefs get their complex shape from an ancient 'seabed template', say scientists. Their distinctive appearance can be seen clearly in satellite images of the region and has its origin in seabed erosion...
Corals reef in danger of being wiped off the face of the Earth
Newstrack India
Newstrack India
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): If reports are anything to go by, then coral reefs are in danger of being wiped off the face of the Earth, all due to global warming. Corals get most of their energy from microscopic algae...
Coral reefs in danger of being wiped off the face of the Earth
DNA India
DNA India
WASHINGTON: If reports are anything to go by, then coral reefs are in danger of being wiped off the face of the Earth, all due to global warming. Corals get most of their energy from microscopic algae that live in their...
Ancient corals provide hope that reefs may survive global warming
Newstrack India
Newstrack India
Washington, March 2 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have determined that half a million year old fossil corals are providing fresh hope that coral reefs may be able to withstand the huge stresses imposed on them by...
Coral reefs will dissolve within 100 years in acidic seas, say marine experts
The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail
The world's most stunning coral reefs will have dissolved within 100 years, a new study claims. Scientists say rising levels of acid in the seas and warmer ocean temperatures are wiping out the spectacular reefs enjoyed...
World's coral reefs could disintegrate by 2100
The Guardian
The Guardian
Researchers at Carnegie Institution say corals are being overwhelmed by rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere...
Ancient Corals Hold New Hope For Reefs
redOrbit
redOrbit
Posted on: Monday, 1 March 2010, 07:20 CST Fossil corals, up to half a million years old, are providing fresh hope that coral reefs may be able to withstand the huge stresses imposed on them by today’s human activity....
Warmer seas may rob corals and rainforests of protective clouds
Zeenews
Zeenews
London: A new research has suggested that rising ocean temperatures may leave corals and rainforests without clouds for protection. Five years ago, Graham Jones and his team at Southern Cross University in Lismore, New...
France's crumbling sea walls no match for ocean
Newsday
Newsday
March 3, 2010 ELAINE GANLEY (Associated Press Writers), REMY DE LA MAUVINIERE (Associated Press Writers) (AP) — The moon was full, the wind roared, the tide was high and people died by the dozens. After a wall of...
Starving sea lion pups wash up on Calif. beaches, experts blame El Nino ocean currents
KDVR
KDVR
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Marine mammal experts say dozens of hungry and sick sea lion pups have washed up on Southern California beaches this...
Scientists sniff sea salt smell nearly 900 miles away from any ocean
Newstrack India
Newstrack India
Washington, March 11(ANI): In a new research, scientists have found that the process by which the smell of sea salt is created can occur in the atmosphere nearly 900 miles away from any ocean. The smell of sea...
Scientists sniff sea salt nearly 900 miles away from any ocean
DNA India
DNA India
Washington, DC: In a new research, scientists have found that the process by which the smell of sea salt is created can occur in the atmosphere nearly 900 miles away from any ocean. The smell of sea salt in the air is a...
