There has been a dramatic decrease in cold-water plankton during the 20th century, in contrast to thousands of years of stability, according to a new UCL-led study.
Dramatic Decrease in Cold-Water Plankton During Industrial Era
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Galveston’s Sea Life Facility: Salty Marine Creatures And Interesting Work
Manager Katie St. Clair runs the on-campus center that features unique sea critters for visitors and important research for students and faculty.
Three Years of Monitoring of Oregon’s Gray Whales Shows Changes in Health
Three years of “health check-ups” on Oregon’s summer resident gray whales shows a compelling relationship between whales’ overall body condition and changing ocean conditions that likely limited availability of prey for the mammals, a new study from Oregon State University indicates.
Oxford Announces Historic Commitment to Fossil Fuel Divestment
As well as divesting its endowment from fossil fuel companies, the University has also asked its endowment office, Oxford University Endowment Management (OUem) to engage with fund managers to request evidence of net zero carbon business plans across their portfolios.
Stanford Study Recommends New Approach to Managing Risk of Earthquakes Triggered by Fracking
Hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas production can trigger earthquakes, large and small. A new approach to managing the risk of these quakes could help operators and regulators hit the brakes early enough to prevent nuisance and reduce the chance of property damage and injury.
Honey Bees Could Help Monitor Fertility Loss in Insects Due to Climate Change
New research from the University of British Columbia and North Carolina State University could help scientists track how climate change is impacting the birds and the bees… of honey bees.
