Be an ocean champion for World Oceans Day
How can young people get involved in celebrating, researching and protecting our oceans on World Oceans Day? [...]
Ocean
Iron availability in seawater key to explaining amount and distribution of fish
Large areas of the ocean may have insufficient iron for most fish: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Warning over deep-sea ‘gold rush’
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?
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 [...]
Researchers discover deepest known underwater volcanic eruption
Scientists used remotely operated vehicles to explore an eruption 4,500 metres below the surface of the Pacific Ocean; Frontiers in Earth Science [...]
Climate change efforts should focus on ocean-based solutions
Call for ocean-based renewable energy and local marine conservation and restoration to be scaled-up and implemented immediately: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
New invention safely transports unknown, deep-dwelling fishes to the ocean’s surface
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 [...]
Vessel tracking exposes the dark side of trading at sea
Exchanging catches at sea, in unregulated waters, enables illegal activities like drug smuggling and human trafficking: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Dolphins deliberately killed for use as bait in global fisheries
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 [...]
High levels of microplastics found in Northwest Atlantic 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 [...]
DNA in albatross feces reveals diet of fishery discards
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
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?
First in-depth study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, looking at public engagement with marine climate change issues across 10 European countries. [...]
Strong policy supported by science to protect our oceans
New research, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, bridges the gap between policy makers and scientists to ensure sustainable use of our oceans. [...]
The world’s finest wilderness lies beneath the waves
Frontiers Science Hero: Carlos M. Duarte from Frontiers on Vimeo. Prof. Carlos M. Duarte became interested in Marine biology because of his love for oceans. “The beauty of [...]
