[Australia] A two-year study by University of Queensland researchers has found the amount of algae on a coral reef is Continue reading Combination of light and temperature naturally regulate algal abundance
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Warming lakes squeezing cold-water fish
[USA] Minnesota lakes and their fisheries are changing because of land use, invasive species, and, increasingly, climate change. Continue reading Warming lakes squeezing cold-water fish
Algal fat opens window to past Arctic temperatures
[Norway] A new paper uses alkenones from the Svalbard islands and is among the first studies that present Arctic summer temperature Continue reading Algal fat opens window to past Arctic temperatures
175 nations sign historic Paris climate deal on Earth Day
[Global] As 175 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement at United Nations Headquarters today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the next critical step is to ensure that the landmark accord Continue reading 175 nations sign historic Paris climate deal on Earth Day
Great Barrier Reef coral ‘bleaching’ level increased
[Australia] Authorities in Australia have raised the threat level for coral ‘bleaching’ in the Great Barrier Reef, after divers found that lots of coral had died. Continue reading Great Barrier Reef coral ‘bleaching’ level increased
Toxic algae will thrive as the planet warms
[USA] Last summer, one of the largest toxic algal blooms in recorded history hit the West Coast, shutting down fisheries from California to Washington. Continue reading Toxic algae will thrive as the planet warms
Chile’s challenge: disposing 27,700 tons of algae and bloom dead salmon
[Chile] More than 27,733 tons, equivalent to 72% of the total salmon mortality caused by algae bloom, have been removed from the farms affected by this contingency, Continue reading Chile’s challenge: disposing 27,700 tons of algae and bloom dead salmon
Asian Carp Would Have Adequate Food to Survive in Lake Erie
If invasive bighead carp and silver carp spread into Lake Erie, there would be enough food available for these species of Asian carp to survive, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey. Continue reading Asian Carp Would Have Adequate Food to Survive in Lake Erie
Satellite Images Shows Harmful Algal Bloom Expands in Lake Erie
A bloom of harmful cyanobacteria has grown in Lake Erie’s western basin, according to the latest bulletin released today by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The bloom is concentrated in Maumee Bay, while a separate and smaller bloom has appeared in Sandusky Bay… Continue reading Satellite Images Shows Harmful Algal Bloom Expands in Lake Erie