The Geological Fluke That’s Protecting Sea Life in the Galapagos
The islands are in the line of an icy current that provides marine ecosystems refuge amid warming oceans. But the good news might not last for long. ..
The islands are in the line of an icy current that provides marine ecosystems refuge amid warming oceans. But the good news might not last for long. ..
Scientists have already begun to observe the ecological effects of acidifying oceans on sea life. The changes ahead may be more drastic. ..
In the rapidly warming Eastern Mediterranean, water stratifies into layers, like a cake. That’s allowing carbon-spewing crystals to form. ..
The marine biologist told RE:WIRED Green about his team’s work to breed heat-resistant coral that can continue to support vibrant aquatic ecosystems. ..
A cache of phytoplankton at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is helping researchers reconstruct historical coastlines. ..
An easy-to-use database quantifies our shake-up of the planet, from fossil fuels to farming to plastics. But there are a few bright spots. ..
Sea cucumbers are squishy and soft. They also employ lethal strategies to protect themselves. ..
By studying the so-called mean temperature of restaurant seafood, scientists have shown how the species that fill our plates have changed with time. ..
On the beautiful beaches of the Canary Islands, scientists discovered a noxious new pollutant: tar mixed with tiny bits of plastic. ..
Early theories suggested an underwater landslide caused a catastrophic mix of magma and seawater. Recent evidence reveals an explosion unlike anything ..