Frontiers in Marine Science – Science & research news

Warning over deep-sea ‘gold rush’

February 15, 2019

Harmful deep sea mining could be avoided altogether if humanity moves towards a "circular economy" that focuses on reuse and recycling of metals, reduces overconsumption and limits built-in obsolescence of technology; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Which animals will win and lose in a warming Antarctic?

January 29, 2019

Seafloor predators and open-water feeding animals will benefit from climate change, while those associated with sea ice for food or breeding are most at risk; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Boston Harbor cleanup was economically justifiable, finds new study

January 25, 2019

The cleanup of America's filthiest harbor is now worth between $30 and $100 billion in ecosystem services; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Marine Protected Areas overlook a large fraction of biodiversity hotspots

December 18, 2018

Image of Finland coast. New assessment finds lack of knowledge when designating MPAs lets important species and biodiversity slip through the net- and that small, targeted changes can have big effects on protected area efficiency: Frontiers in Marine Science

Lack of knowledge when designating MPAs lets ecologically important species slip through the net, but small, targeted changes can have big effects on protected area efficiency: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Climate change efforts should focus on ocean-based solutions

October 4, 2018

Image of wind turbines in the ocean. Ambitious and rapid action is needed to reduce climate change and its impacts -- and the first broad-scale assessment of ocean-based solutions shows the focus should be on the oceans: Frontiers in Marine Science

Call for ocean-based renewable energy and local marine conservation and restoration to be scaled-up and implemented immediately: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Algal partner responds to climate-change stresses more strongly than coral host

September 5, 2018

The surprise discovery has implications for monitoring and protecting coral reefs threatened by bleaching: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

New invention safely transports unknown, deep-dwelling fishes to the ocean’s surface

August 30, 2018

Scientific divers and biologists engineer a portable chamber to study new reef species living 60-150 m under the ocean surface: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Invaluable to the medical industry, the horseshoe crab is under threat

August 15, 2018

Horseshoe crab blood is invaluable for drug and safety testing, but unsustainable commercial demand threatens these 'living fossils': Frontiers in Marine Science

Horseshoe crab blood is invaluable for drug and safety testing, but this commercial demand threatens these 'living fossils': Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Hans van Haren is new Chief Editor of Frontiers in Marine Science – Physical Oceanography

August 14, 2018

Dr. Hans van Haren, Senior Scientist at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ)

Frontiers in Marine Science is delighted to announce the new Specialty Chief Editor, Hans van Haren for Physical Oceanography [...]

Vessel tracking exposes the dark side of trading at sea

August 8, 2018

Frontiers in Marine Science: Exchanging catches at sea, in unregulated waters, provides opportunities for illegal activities like drug smuggling and human trafficking

Exchanging catches at sea, in unregulated waters, enables illegal activities like drug smuggling and human trafficking: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Effects of munitions in the seas only partially known

June 27, 2018

New review identifies significant knowledge gaps on the environmental impact of old ammunition on marine ecosystems: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

First-ever video surveys of the Great Amazonian Reef System highlight urgent need for protection

June 26, 2018

The newly discovered Amazonian Reef is much larger, deeper and more diverse than originally thought - and potentially threatened by oil exploration: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Impact of fishing gear entanglement deduced from whale hormone levels

June 8, 2018

Hormone analysis provides a new way to understand the effects of fishing gear entanglement on endangered whale species: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Dolphins deliberately killed for use as bait in global fisheries

June 7, 2018

New research exposes deliberate and widespread killing of marine animals, including dolphins, for use as bait in global fisheries - an issue which has received little attention so far: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Traditional knowledge sheds light on changing East Greenland climate and polar bear hunt

May 31, 2018

Frontiers in Marine Science: Traditional knowledge sheds light on climate change and polar bear ecology in East Greenland

The study is the first in nearly 20 years to document traditional knowledge on polar bear catches and ecology: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Frontiers in Marine Science welcomes Di Jin as Chief Editor of Marine Affairs and Policy

May 30, 2018

Dr. Di Jin is a marine resource economist based at the Woods Hole Oceanography Institution, USA. [...]

Researchers use ‘environmental DNA’ to identify killer whales

May 3, 2018

Frontiers in Marine Science: Groundbreaking non-invasive technique uses DNA to detect killer whales (orcas) in the ocean

A groundbreaking new non-invasive technique may help scientists locate rare whale species in the ocean: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Making music from animal migrations

April 23, 2018

Frontiers in Marine Science: Making music from elephant seal migrations - Carlos Duarte, Daniel Costa, Paul Riker

What does elephant seal migration sound like? A study by prominent marine researchers is the first to find out: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

High levels of microplastics found in Northwest Atlantic fish

February 21, 2018

Marine science: plastic pollution mesopelagic fish

Study finds microplastics in 73 percent of mesopelagic fish caught in the Northwest Atlantic - one of the highest levels globally: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Seabed mining could destroy deep sea ecosystems

February 2, 2018

Marine science: environmental impact of deepsea mining

The first global overview of seabed mining highlights potential environmental impacts, knowledge gaps and areas for future research: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Frontiers Field Chief Editor recognized on highly cited researcher list

December 21, 2017

Frontiers Field Chief Editor Carlos Duarte recognized on highly cited researcher list

Dr Carlos M. Duarte has been included in the Clarivate Analytics list for 4 consecutive years. [...]

Habitat restoration can maximize the benefits of marine protected areas

October 30, 2017

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Spillover of oyster larvae from marine protected areas is only beneficial if harvested areas contain suitable oyster habitat, finds research in Frontiers in Marine Science. [...]

Virtual coasts improve understanding of possible coastal planning outcomes

October 28, 2017

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A simulation described in Frontiers in Marine Science helps people to assess the aesthetic aspects of proposed coastal developments and their effect on the marine environment. [...]

Exploration of mesophotic coral ecosystems for new medicines

October 16, 2017

The marine environment is a precious common heritage and an incredibly rich source of biological and chemical diversity with wide applications. It is important to develop technologies that help us make use of marine resources sustainably, so they are available for future generations.

Research Topic will feed into policy recommendations to ensure sustainable practices for collecting marine resources in unexplored areas of the ocean [...]

DNA in albatross feces reveals diet of fishery discards

October 9, 2017

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A new, non-intrusive way to assess seabird diet described in Frontiers in Marine Science could help improve fisheries management and monitor marine biodiversity. [...]

Current threats to our oceans are revealed

August 8, 2017

Scientific evidence now shows that our use and abuse of this environment is having a detrimental effect on marine habitats across the globe.

Recent study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, highlights emerging issues faced by the marine environment. [...]

Does the European public understand the impacts of climate change on the ocean?

July 17, 2017

The European public perceive ocean pollution as the most severe human impact on the ocean, however they are not well informed on ocean acidification caused by carbon dioxide emissions. Melting sea ice, coastal flooding, sea level rise, and extreme weather events were also of concern. Interestingly, nations that have already been coping with problems, such as the Dutch with sea level rise and the Norwegians with sea-ice loss, are the least concerned with the impacts of climate change.

First in-depth study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, looking at public engagement with marine climate change issues across 10 European countries. [...]

Amazon River carbon emissions nearly balance terrestrial uptake

May 15, 2017

New study finds Amazon River emits as much carbon as the forest stores with major implications for global climate policy.

Study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, finds Amazon River emits as much carbon as the forest stores with major implications for climate policy. [...]

Strong policy supported by science to protect our oceans

May 8, 2017

New research, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, bridges the gap between policy makers and scientists to ensure sustainable use of our oceans. [...]

Open Science for the Oceans of Tomorrow

March 24, 2017

Oceans are the engines of our planet and open-science is improving communication between scientists and policy makers for their sustainable future use. [...]

Calculating climate change losses in major European coastal cities

March 2, 2017

Researchers urge policy-makers not to settle for traditional approaches and point to high potential economic losses. [...]

Hammerhead shark migration gives new hope for conservation

February 27, 2017

New information on the migration patterns of the Great Hammerhead shark, Sphyrna mokarran, will help to protect this endangered species, scientists suggest. [...]

Are drones disturbing marine mammals?

February 15, 2017

Is noise pollution by drones interfering with marine wildlife research? [...]

Under-reporting of fisheries catches threatens Caribbean marine life

August 5, 2016

by Brittany Alexander, Frontiersin.org Marine fisheries catches have been drastically under-reported in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean, threatening the marine [...]

Alternative livelihoods for fin fishers needed to save sharks

April 11, 2016

By Nina Hall, Frontiersin.org The world’s largest shark fin industry lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle, a region of the Indian and Pacific Oceans home to the [...]

Scientist at Red Sea Research Center looks at the role of bacteria in 3D coral reefs ecosystems

February 12, 2016

Christian Voolstra is working on establishing a model system for corals to help in the research that scientists cannot do in nature. [...]