[Canada, Global] I drafted this while looking north over the frozen Lincoln Sea, at the northernmost tip of Ellesmere Island in Canada. Continue reading Graham JC Underwood: Disappearing sea ice is changing the whole ecosystem of the Arctic
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Marine algae bloom-derived biotoxins alter development of zooplankton and ocean food web
[Italy, Spain] Researchers from the University of Barcelona in collaboration with a team from the Zoological Station Anton Dohrn Continue reading Marine algae bloom-derived biotoxins alter development of zooplankton and ocean food web
Algae and plankton: how to cash in on the “new oil”?
[Norway] A number of novel applications for the cultured marine plants are currently being developed in Norway, thanks in part to Continue reading Algae and plankton: how to cash in on the “new oil”?
Shrinking Arctic sea ice threatens the majestic Beluga whale
[Global] The beluga whale is one of the most extraordinary species of marine creature known to science. It is a gregarious, pure white Continue reading Shrinking Arctic sea ice threatens the majestic Beluga whale
Shape-shifting plankton: How plankton cope with turbulence
[Germany] Microscopic marine plankton are not helplessly adrift in the ocean. They can perceive cues that indicate turbulence, rapidly Continue reading Shape-shifting plankton: How plankton cope with turbulence
Rare phenomenon spotted in antarctica: NASA photos reveal uncanny green ice
[Global] Unique images captured by NASA reveal a new Antarctic wonder and this one is visible from outer space. Continue reading Rare phenomenon spotted in antarctica: NASA photos reveal uncanny green ice
How disappearing sea ice has put Arctic ecosystem under threat
[Global] In a few days the Arctic’s beleaguered sea ice cover is likely to set another grim record. Its coverage is on course to be the lowest Continue reading How disappearing sea ice has put Arctic ecosystem under threat
Life thrives under ice-covered lakes
[USA, Global] In winter, an icy freshwater lake can appear frozen in time. Though lakes are typically teeming with life — visible and Continue reading Life thrives under ice-covered lakes
Ice algae: The engine of life in the central Arctic Ocean
[Germany] Algae that live in and under the sea ice play a much greater role for the Arctic food web than previously assumed. Continue reading Ice algae: The engine of life in the central Arctic Ocean
Fishkill and plastic-eating cows
[India] Pollution enters the food chain in multiple ways. If untreated sewage in lakes and river streams contaminates the water that irrigates vegetable farms, poorly managed solid waste could be equally dangerous. Continue reading Fishkill and plastic-eating cows