UAlberta oceanographers overturn decades-old understanding of the iconic Canadian ocean system, with implications for hydroelectric power generation.
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Ocean Fish Farming in Tropics and Sub-tropics Most Impacted by Climate Change
Diners may soon find more farmed oysters and fewer Atlantic salmon on their plates as climate change warms Canada’s Pacific coast.
Algae Team Rosters Could Help ID ‘Super Corals’
U.S. and Australian researchers have found a potential tool for identifying “super corals” that can tolerate a limited amount of climate change.
Researchers Track Dust Pollution, Health to Spot Dangers in West Africa
Dust storms are a frequent threat to public health in parts of West Africa. In Senegal, Penn State researchers found dust to be responsible for poor air quality, which is followed by a rise in poor health outcomes.
NASA Finds Heavy Rain Southwest of Tropical Cyclone Uesi’s Center
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM satellite provided a look at the rainfall occurring within Tropical Cyclone Uesi and found heaviest rainfall in the southern quadrant of the storm.
New Study Shows Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Larger Than Previously Thought
Toxic and invisible oil spread well beyond the known satellite footprint of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to a new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel school of Marine and Atmospheric Science.