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Key facts on deep-sea mining
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Key facts on deep-sea mining

Oslo, Norway | AFP What resources lie on the ocean floor?Why mine them?The environmental cost?Current state of play? Supporters see deep-sea mining as a boon…
SourceSourceApril 29, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: April 29, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: April 29, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: April 29, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: The global…
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Coral reefs pushed to brink as bleaching crisis worsens
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Coral reefs pushed to brink as bleaching crisis worsens

Paris, France | AFP An unprecedented coral bleaching episode has spread to 84 percent of the world's reefs in an unfolding human-caused crisis that could…
SourceSourceApril 23, 2025 Full article
Microorganisms use secret carbon pathway to thrive at hydrothermal vents
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Microorganisms use secret carbon pathway to thrive at hydrothermal ventsScience

Microorganisms use secret carbon pathway to thrive at hydrothermal vents

Microorganisms employ a secret weapon during metabolism Summary: Microorganisms have found remarkable ways to thrive at hydrothermal vents, even in shallow coastal waters where extreme…
SourceSourceApril 17, 2025 Full article
The future of the deep sea: Scientists urge immediate global response
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The future of the deep sea: Scientists urge immediate global response

Brussels / Kiel | GEOMARScientific report on deep-sea research sees 2025 as a decisive year for ocean health Summary: The deep sea, defined as everything…
SourceSourceApril 12, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: April 7, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: April 7, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: April 7, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: USTC unveils…
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Macron vows to defend science as host of UN oceans summit
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Macron vows to defend science as host of UN oceans summit

Paris, France | AFP French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday vowed to defend science from attacks by "major powers" as he tried to rally global…
SourceSourceMarch 31, 2025 Full article
Future of ocean economy at threat, OECD says
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Future of ocean economy at threat, OECD says

Paris, France | AFP Oceans need stronger protections and governance to ensure the blue economy can grow fairly and sustainably in the face of climate…
SourceSourceMarch 31, 2025 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 13, 2025
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 13, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 13, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful research published this week. In brief: Stanford researchers found…
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Human activity disrupting ocean CO₂ absorption: study
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Human activity disrupting ocean CO₂ absorption: study

Washington, United States | AFP Commercial activities that damage sea floors are disrupting the oceans' natural carbon capture capacity, with more research needed on their…
SourceSourceMarch 29, 2025 Full article
Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study finds
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Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study finds

After the fury, hurricanes can leave a lasting mark on deep ocean Summary: Hurricanes are known for their destructive force on land, but their effects…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
Snorkel with me to understand climate change, Palau president tells Trump
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Snorkel with me to understand climate change, Palau president tells Trump

Tokyo, Japan | AFP The leader of climate-vulnerable Palau wants US President Donald Trump to come snorkelling with him to understand the "slow death" caused…
SourceSourceMarch 12, 2025 Full article
Antarctic mega-iceberg drifts toward South Georgia, raising climate concerns
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Antarctic mega-iceberg drifts toward South Georgia, raising climate concerns

Summary Mega-iceberg from Antarctica on collision course with South Georgia: harbinger of things to come? Summary: A massive Antarctic iceberg, A23a, is drifting toward South…
SourceSourceFebruary 24, 2025 Full article
Global ocean evaporation declines despite rising sea temperatures
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Global ocean evaporation declines despite rising sea temperatures

Summary: Unexpected decline in global ocean evaporation amid rising sea temperatures Summary: Rising sea temperatures should, in theory, lead to higher ocean evaporation, yet a…
SourceSourceFebruary 24, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Navigating icy waters in the Gulf of Bothnia
Satellite image: Gulf of Bothnia, Finland
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Image of the day: Navigating icy waters in the Gulf of Bothnia

This image, captured by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 3 February 2025, shows shipping lanes cutting through the icy waters of the Gulf…
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Portugal lawmakers take step toward deep-sea mining ban
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Portugal lawmakers take step toward deep-sea mining ban

Lisbon, Portugal | AFP The Portuguese parliament on Friday took a first step towards banning deep-sea mining in the country's territorial waters, which would be…
SourceSourceJanuary 31, 2025 Full article
Plankton science: Balancing old and new technologies
The Continuous Plankton Recorder device is towed in surface waters and occupies a similar space to a marine mammal. It has been used to monitor the oceans since 1931
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Plankton science: Balancing old and new technologies

Pairing old and new technologiesQuotes from co-authors Enabling continued excellence in plankton science New imaging and molecular technologies are reshaping plankton research, offering faster and…
SourceSourceJanuary 30, 2025 Full article
University of Maryland secures $7.8M to advance renewable energy for ocean monitoring
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University of Maryland secures $7.8M to advance renewable energy for ocean monitoring

New marine-based microbial fuel cells will overcome the need for batteries and ship-based or shore-based power cables. University of Maryland - UM Researcher Stephanie Lansing…
SourceSourceJanuary 3, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: A23a iceberg begins its journey to warmer waters
A23a, the largest iceberg
Image of the day: A23a iceberg begins its journey to warmer watersNews

Image of the day: A23a iceberg begins its journey to warmer waters

A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, has begun a significant journey after decades of remaining stationary. Measuring nearly 3,500 square kilometers in surface area and 400…
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Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxia
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Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxiaClimate

Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxia

An ancient rock formation on Japan's Mount Ashibetsu has allowed scientists to pinpoint the timing and duration of one of Earth's most extreme environmental disruptions:…
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Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths
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Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depthsScience

Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths

The tiny phytoplankton that drive oxygen production and carbon storage in Earth's oceans are revealing how they navigate their ever-changing underwater world. Diatoms are unicellular…
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Could stem cell transplants rescue corals from climate-driven collapse?
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Could stem cell transplants rescue corals from climate-driven collapse?

Climate change continues to devastate coral reefs worldwide, with rising sea temperatures triggering widespread coral bleaching and death. Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev,…
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Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shifts
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Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shifts

A study published in Royal Society Open Science has revealed that changes in ocean density significantly influence the capacity of marine plankton to incorporate carbon…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024

Study finds American, Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change University of Kansas - Urban and community planners have a…
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