Marine Ecosystems

Marine ecosystems are systems of living organisms interacting with their oceanic and coastal environment, including plants, animals, microbes, and physical components such as water, sediments, and nutrients. They are shaped by both external factors, such as currents, temperature, and climate, and internal processes, including predation and nutrient cycling. Marine ecosystems provide services to humans, including fisheries, coastal protection, and carbon storage, and can be affected by human impacts and climate change.

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Will climate change turn the Arctic green?Climate

Will climate change turn the Arctic green?

The Arctic is in the hotseat of climate change, warming four times faster than anywhere else on Earth. Already, the Arctic Ocean has experienced immense…
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Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restorationScience

Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restoration

By Duke Nicholas School of the Environment | Duke University Scientists have created a research framework to incorporate ecological theory – mathematical models and concepts…
SourceSourceJune 18, 2024 Full article
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New discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool the EarthClimateScience

New discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool the Earth

By University of East Anglia A common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in producing a massively abundant compound that helps cool the…
SourceSourceJune 11, 2024 Full article