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Global Coral Bleaching Looms as Heatwaves Shatter Records

Record-breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a University of Queensland coral reef scientist.

12 Dec 2023

Risks of Mine Tailings on Biodiversity

Recent research conducted at the University of Queensland reveals that a significant proportion, nearly a third, of the world’s mine tailings are stored either within or in close proximity to protected conservation areas.

28 Nov 2023

Research Sheds Light on How Warming Climate Will Impact Animal Habitats

As the planet gets hotter, animal and plant species around the world will be faced with new, potentially unpredictable living conditions, which could alter ecosystems in unprecedented ways.

24 Nov 2023

Forecasts Regarding the Future of Shallow Coastal Ecosystems for 2100

According to a recent study on shallow-water ecosystems, by 2100, mangroves, tidal marshes, and coral habitats could all significantly diminish due to climate change and coastal land usage, whereas seagrass meadows could expand and macroalgal beds might remain steady. The results of this study are published in the open-access journal PLOS Climate by Hirotada Moki and colleagues from the Port and Airport Research Institute in Japan.

23 Nov 2023

Underwater Device Captures Dissolved Molecules

Beneath the ocean's surface, marine organisms release imperceptible molecules that carry valuable information. Some of these chemical signals unveil the presence of nearby creatures, while others may hold the potential for future use in medications.

9 Nov 2023

Experts Predict ‘Catastrophic Ecosystem Collapse’ of UK Forests Within the Next 50 Years if Action not Taken

A team of experts from across Europe has produced a list of 15 over-looked and emerging issues that are likely to have a significant impact on UK forests over the next 50 years.

7 Nov 2023

The Remarkable Potential of Algae to Allay Climate Change Concerns

Research on algae from the University of Houston (UH) could be about to take scientists one major step closer to the goal of having net-zero carbon emissions.

26 Oct 2023

Removing Radionuclides from Fukushima Radioactive Water

Japan’s recent revelation that it intends to dump more than 1.2 million tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean has sparked global worry.

25 Oct 2023

Utilizing Banana Trees to Combat Wildfires

A study found that irrigated banana trees could be used as fire buffers to reduce wildfires and provide income for those living in high-risk areas.

25 Oct 2023

New Checklist Helps Commercial Fishers Identify Opportunities to Fight Climate Change

For hundreds of years, business owners engaged in New Jersey’s commercial fisheries industry have weathered adversity, from coastal storms to species shifts.

20 Oct 2023