Oceanographers have discovered more about why the eastern Great Australian Bight supports a year-round abundance of marine predators, including different whale species and white sharks which attract cage divers and filmmakers inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster Jaws.
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Scientists Identify Potential Bioindicators for Monitoring Plastic Pollution in the North Pacific Ocean
With an estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic waste escaping to our oceans each year, plastic pollution adversely affects the environment, climate, and even our health. Many plastic products break down in the ocean and are ingested by marine wildlife.
Coral Rescue in Miami Beach
A team of coral researchers from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the University of Miami (UM) rescued 43 coral colonies after a sea wall collapsed at Star Island, near Miami Beach.
Climate-Resilient Breadfruit Might Be the Food of the Future
In the face of climate change, breadfruit soon might come to a dinner plate near you.
Deep Concern About Food Security in Eastern Africa
The Horn of Africa is facing drought and crop failures after four inadequate rainy seasons.
Burying Short Sections of Power Lines Would Drastically Reduce Hurricanes’ Future Impact on Coastal Residents
As Earth warms due to climate change, people living near the coasts not only face a higher risk of major hurricanes, but are also more likely to experience a subsequent heat wave while grappling with widespread power outages.