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forbes.comfinance12 days ago
Puerto Rico Study Finds Genetically Distinct Scalloped Hammerhead Population
Researchers collected nearly 400 shark anal fins from two Puerto Rico fish markets over 18 months. DNA analysis showed local scalloped hammerheads belong to the ESA-listed Central and Southwest Atlantic population segment and are genetically separate from groups in Belize and Bra…
thehindubusinessline.comscience16 days ago
Seaweed Cultivation Models Show Limited Potential for Large-Scale Carbon Removal
Two studies find that growing seaweed to sequester carbon dioxide could deplete ocean nutrients and reduce phytoplankton growth. The findings limit viable locations and question net atmospheric benefits without iron fertilization.
citizen.co.zatechnology24 days ago
Scientists Find Heat-Tolerant Coral Reef Near Laura in Majuro Lagoon
Anne Cohen’s Super Reefs team mapped a resilient coral site and shared results with the Laura community. The work supports a proposed locally managed marine area under the Reimaanlok process.
theconversation.comscience29 days ago
Heat-Tolerant Coral Found Off Majuro After 2024 Bleaching Event
Woods Hole researchers mapped a resilient reef near Laura using temperature models and heat-stress tests, sharing results with the local community to explore protection under the Reimaanlok process.
ksl.comscience42 days ago
Study Documents Hollow Coral Skeletons Cemented in Place by Encrusting Algae on Moorea
A study of Moorea’s reef shows dead coral branches remain intact because encrusting red algae and internal microorganisms prevent the usual transition to rubble, limiting space for new coral settlement.
catholicnewsagency.comworld46 days ago
Florida Researchers Expand Coral Restoration as Ocean Temperatures Rise
Florida scientists are planting selectively bred, heat-tolerant corals ahead of expected high summer temperatures. Restoration projects include crossbreeding Florida and Honduran elkhorn strains and maintaining staghorn nurseries at Paradise Reef.
Science Newsscience48 days ago
Study Finds Most Scuba Diver Reef Contact Is Unintentional
Researchers recorded diver behavior at sites in Indonesia and the Philippines. More than 80 percent of physical contact with coral was unintended, according to video analysis published May 26.
thehindu.comscience49 days ago
Pilot Project Tests Olivine Addition to Ocean for Carbon Removal
A trial in New York state added 650 tonnes of crushed olivine sand to a beach in 2022. Researchers monitored seafloor life for one year and reported no measurable increase in heavy metals in organisms. The study compared sites with olivine, regular sand, and no added sand.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld59 days ago
Five Italian Divers Die in Maldives Cave Accident as Search Resumes Saturday
The victims, including marine scientist Monica Montefalcone and her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, died while exploring an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll on May 14, 2026. One body has been recovered from 200 feet deep while four remain missing inside the 200-foot-long cave.
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earthsky.orgscience80 days ago
Ocean Discovery Near Alaska Identified as Anemone Part
A shiny object retrieved from the deep sea near Alaska in 2023 has been identified as part of an anemone. Scientists announced the finding, resolving the mystery of the golden blob. The identification provides new insights into marine life.