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Scientists find Cod larvae attracted to noise from offshore wind turbines

North Sea show significant impacts on marine ecosystem cod larvae wind turbines

Wind farms drive away certain seabirds: study

Offshore wind farms in the North Sea have reduced the population of loons—fish-eating aquatic birds also known as divers—by 94% within a one-kilometer zone, according to new research published in Scientific Reports.

Fish recognition algorithms can stop invasive species

With the help of AI, Vattenfall’s personnel at the Stornorrforsen hydro power plant have been able to identify fish based on a large number of characteristics. They now hope to further develop the technology.

Studying ship tracks to inform climate intervention decision-makers

Sandia scientists have developed computer tools to study inadvertent marine cloud brightening.

AI Tech is key to protecting whales from deadly collisions with ships

Automated detection capabilities could save thousands of whales’ lives each year

Whale warning as clock ticks towards deep-sea mining

Seabed mining could soon begin in the deep ocean—but the potential impact on animals including whales is unknown, researchers have warned.

Tracking ocean microplastics from space

New information about an emerging technique that could track microplastics from space has been uncovered by researchers at the University of Michigan.

Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation partner in pilot project to reduce plastic waste

The aim of the project is to boost maritime sustainability by preventing plastics from harming the environment, and since plastics are formed from fossil fuels, to also lower CO2 emissions.

Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica calves giant iceberg

A huge iceberg (1550 km²), almost the size of Greater London, has broken off the 150m thick Brunt Ice Shelf.

Pink dye experiment to reveal mysteries of coastal ocean dynamics

Scripps Oceanography-led PiNC experiment will use non-toxic pink dye and a suite of instruments to study the coastal zone where a river meets the ocean

New discoveries from New Zealand’s deepest waters

A joint Chinese – New Zealand research expedition to the Kermadec Trench at Ranghitāhua (Kermadec Islands region) has revealed fascinating new insights into life in the deepest part of New Zealand waters.

NOAA awards $20.5 million for ocean and coastal resource management

The awards will support projects to advance regional ocean partnerships and data sharing among ocean users

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