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Warming oceans see growth of hidden phytoplankton forest
Warming oceans see growth of hidden phytoplankton forestScience

Warming oceans see growth of hidden phytoplankton forest

As oceans warm, a hidden world of phytoplankton is flourishing beneath the surface, according to new research. These microscopic organisms, vital for life on Earth,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024 Full article
Saharan winds nurture oceanic life across continents
Saharan winds nurture oceanic life across continentsNewsScience

Saharan winds nurture oceanic life across continents

The further dust-bound iron is blown from the Sahara, the more it becomes available for life through atmospheric reactions. Iron is a micronutrient indispensable for…
SourceSourceSeptember 20, 2024 Full article
Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangroves
Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangrovesClimateNews

Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangroves

Tiny Antarctic krill, key players in the Southern Ocean ecosystem, are as vital for carbon storage as mangroves and seagrasses, according to a new study.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiency
CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiencyNewsScience

CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiency

Drought stress has been a major challenge for crop production globally, a problem exacerbated by climate change. For over a century, researchers have aimed to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024 Full article
How the ocean twilight zone shapes marine life amid global warming
How the ocean twilight zone shapes marine life amid global warmingScience

How the ocean twilight zone shapes marine life amid global warming

Global warming's impact on marine ecosystems is a pressing issue, particularly its effects on phytoplankton, the microscopic organisms essential for maintaining marine food chains. While…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024 Full article