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Pacific West Coast Acidification Rate Larger than Other Oceans
The ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which reduces pH levels and concentrations of calcium carbonate, a mineral used by shellfish to calcify their shells. As more carbon is released into the atmosphere, concentrations of calcium carbonate decrease and the shells of organisms like foraminifera get thinner, a trend Osborne saw clearly in the sediment cores she examined.
“The shell thickness record instantly showed a long-term declining trend,” she said. “It was really obvious across entire record.”
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The Ocean Gasps for Air
This loss of oxygen in the ocean is significant enough to affect the planetary cycling of elements such as nitrogen and phosphorous which are, “essential for life on Earth,” Dr. Laffoley said.
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Science Shows Increased Ocean Acidification from Greenhouse Gases
As the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide continues to rise, our oceans are playing an increasingly important role in absorbing some of this excess. In fact, it was reported recently that the global ocean annually draws down about a third… Read More ›
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Ocean Climate Plan
By David Helvarg Fifteen years ago I was in Fiji on assignment for the book Feeling the Heat, a collection of dispatches from 10 journalists who traveled the world to report on the already visible effects of climate change. In… Read More ›
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Ghost Gear Remains Major Ocean Polluter
Lost and abandoned fishing gear which is deadly to marine life makes up the majority of large plastic pollution in the oceans, according to a report by Greenpeace. More than 640,000 tonnes of nets, lines, pots and traps used in… Read More ›
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Recent Data on Plastics in the Ocean
Where does our plastic accumulate in the ocean and what does that mean for the future? September 24, 2019 by Hannah Ritchie Our World in Data presents the empirical evidence on global development in entries dedicated to specific topics. … Read More ›
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Airgun Blasts Set for Alaska–Endangering Beluga Whales
Seismic blasting used in oil exploration can reach 250 decibels and be heard for miles. It can cause hearing loss, disorientation and disturb essential marine mammal behaviors such as feeding and breeding. Just over 300 Cook Inlet beluga whales are left after four more washed up dead in Cook Inlet in the past two weeks.
Featured Categories
Beach Rescue ›
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Popular California Beach Covered in Trash
February 4, 2019
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A “Ton” of Trash Removed on Coastal Cleanup Day
September 17, 2018
Climate Change ›
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New report connects ocean changes with human activities on land.
January 24, 2020
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A Sea Bird Dead Zone
January 17, 2020
Coral Reefs ›
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Great Barrier Reef Still Struggles for Health
April 4, 2019
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Marine Heat Waves Now More Frequent
March 5, 2019
Entangled Marine Mammals ›
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Air Guns Threaten Right Whale Extinction
March 6, 2020
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Warming Oceans Increasing Whale Entanglements
January 29, 2020
Fisheries ›
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Dungeness Crab Impacted by Acidification
January 29, 2020
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Australian Waters Eyed by Foreign Fishing Interests
May 7, 2019
Ghost Nets ›
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Ghost Gear Remains Major Ocean Polluter
November 7, 2019
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Ghost Nets & Gear Remain An Entanglement Cause
February 9, 2018
Marine Mammal Rescue ›
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“Drastic” Dolphin Strandings in So Cal
February 26, 2019
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Lerptospirosis Outbreak among Calif Sea Lions
October 17, 2018
Microplastics in Ocean ›
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From Visible Plastics to Nanoplastics in the Ocean
January 3, 2020
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Recent Data on Plastics in the Ocean
October 13, 2019
North Pacific Gyre ›
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Stairway to Plastisphere
November 5, 2013
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Update of the Plastisphere on So. Alaskan Beaches
July 17, 2013
Ocean acidification ›
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Pacific West Coast Acidification Rate Larger than Other Oceans
December 17, 2019
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Science Shows Increased Ocean Acidification from Greenhouse Gases
December 6, 2019
Pesticides ›
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Salmon Impacting Pesticides Kept on Market by New EPA
January 15, 2018
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Toxic Chemicals In Florida Lagoon Marine Life
February 18, 2015
Plastic Pollution ›
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Study Connects PCBs in Non-Reproductive Whales
March 6, 2019
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Surfrider, UCLA Law School Give Congressional Briefings on Marine Plastic Pollution
February 2, 2019
Saving the Oceans ›
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United Effort by 200 Countries to Halt Plastic Pollution
December 7, 2017
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6 Ways to Teach Kids about Single-Use Plastic
July 3, 2017
Seabirds ›
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“…something’s off-kilter around the Bering Strait…”
April 15, 2019
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Food Waste Impacts Wildlife
January 6, 2016
Seismic Testing ›
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Airgun Blasts Set for Alaska–Endangering Beluga Whales
October 9, 2019
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Congressman Demonstrates How Seismic Blasts Can Damage Marine Life
March 17, 2019
Sewage Pollution ›
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Nitrite Pollution Increase in Ocean Water
May 2, 2017
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Massive Algae Bloom on Lake Erie
November 11, 2015
Spirituality and Nature ›
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Our Ocean Connection: The Challenges, The Cures
September 18, 2018
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Join in International Coastal Cleanup Day
September 9, 2018
Sustainable Seafood ›
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Federal Fisheries Managers Ordered to Re-issue Gillnet Regulations
October 29, 2018
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“The Blob” and the Cod of Alaska (Or less cod for fish n’ chips)
August 22, 2018
Thoughts ›
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With Ocean Changes, So Will We
May 22, 2018
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U.S. Federal Budget Not Dolphin Friendly
June 21, 2017
Trash Gyre ›
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Microplastics Swarm Oregon Beach
March 5, 2015
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Plastic Waste Returns Home on Kelp
March 19, 2014
Whales ›
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Gulf of Maine Whales Disappearing
October 9, 2019
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Underwater Sound System with Hopes of Reducing Whale Injury from Ships
August 21, 2019
