2023 ocean heatwave ‘unprecedented but not unexpected’
The June 2023 heatwave in northern European seas was “unprecedented but not unexpected”, new research shows. During the heatwave, temperatures...
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Clam shells sound warning of Atlantic ‘tipping point’
A study of clam shells suggests Atlantic Ocean currents may be approaching a “tipping point”. Scientists studied records of quahog...
Coral reefs set to stop growing as climate warms
Most coral reefs will soon stop growing and may begin to erode – and almost all will do so if...
Scilly Isles cameras give glimpse of ‘natural’ UK waters
Underwater cameras around the Isles of Scilly have given scientists a glimpse of how sea life can thrive in well-protected...
Study tracks UK’s journey from seafood self-sufficiency to dependence on imports
More than a century of data reveals how the UK has gone from supplying domestic seafood needs from productive home...
More research ‘urgently needed’ before ocean carbon capture technology can be scaled up
Scientists from the University of Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory are urging caution in upscaling ocean carbon removal technologies until...
Chagos study highlights value of vast Marine Protected Areas
Large ocean animals can be protected throughout much of their lifecycle by huge Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), new research shows....
Robot crab reveals how males compete in claw-waving contest
A robot crab has helped scientists understand how male fiddler crabs compete over females. Male fiddler crabs have one oversized...
New project crowdfunding to support tuna recovery in UK waters
A new project aims to research the diet of bluefin tuna, using the data to support the comeback of this...