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Scientists investigate presence of ancient deep-sea microplastics

Marine scientists are seeking to solve a deep-sea microplastics mystery after finding evidence of manufactured plastics buried in the seabed sediment.

OOI’s cable hears the sounds of the ocean

In some settings, ship noise is known to affect whale behavior and the permanent network of hydrophones operated by the OOI and Ocean Networks Canada will provide an opportunity to study whether whales are avoiding the shipping lanes to Asia.

Seafloor microplastic hotspots controlled by deep-sea currents

New research has revealed the highest levels of microplastic yet recorded on the seafloor, with up to 1.9 million pieces in an area of just one square metre.

WHOI joins effort to accelerate marine life protection technology

From hydrophones attached to buoys or autonomous vehicles, to a passive acoustic monitoring system, WHOI scientists and engineers have developed innovative methods to monitor marine mammals in real time.

Study: Rising carbon dioxide levels will change marine fish communities

A new study showed that elevated dissolved CO2 conditions can lead to a 45

Climate warming changes the distribution of marine species in the Arctic

Scientists conducted a study about cod movements in Norway

Coastal pollution reduces genetic diversity of corals, reef resilience

Human-induced environmental stressors have a large effect on corals

First Decarbonising Shipping programme for Asian start-ups

Inmarsat takes founding role in first Decarbonising Shipping programme for Asian start-ups Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, is a founding member...

New study: LEGO bricks could survive in ocean for up to 1,300 years

A study led by the University of Plymouth examined the extent to which items of the ever-popular children’s toy were worn down in the...

Big grants for disposal of marine debris that was caused by hurricanes

The US National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and NOAA’s Marine Debris Program have announced $8.2 million in six new grants for the assessment, removal...

HELCOM joins new project on shipping emissions

HELCOM has recently joined the EMERGE project on shipping emissions in EU marine waters and was one of the 18 project partner organizations that...

Opinion: Carbon taxes can help the sea turn green

Hege Økland, CEO of NCE Maritime CleanTech, urges for more concrete actions to make the green shift forward. The world needs to wake up to...

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