April 27, 2020 By Heather Hansman Outside
The North Pacific right whale has been spotted only a handful of times in 60 years. A marine biologist from Seattle wants to change that.
Searching for the World’s Most Endangered Whale
Only ‘A-list’ of Coral Reefs Found to Sustain Ecosystems, Livelihoods
April 27, 2020 By Basten Gokkon Mongabay
Most of the tropical reef sites around the world are no longer able to simultaneously sustain coral reef ecosystems and the livelihoods of the people who depend on them, as human pressure and impacts of climate change increase, a new study shows. Only 5% of 1,800 tropical reef sites across 41 countries, states and territories on Earth had plentiful fish stocks, high fish biodiversity and grazing, and well-preserved ecosystem functions.
Study of Arctic Ocean Shows Top of the World Changing
April 26, 2020 By Bob Weber The Canadian Press
The top of the world is turning upside down, says the first overall assessment of Canada’s Arctic Ocean. The work of dozens of federal scientists and Inuit observers, it describes a vast ecosystem in unprecedented flux: from ocean currents to the habits and types of animals that swim in it.
Dolphins Glow in the Dark in Bioluminescent Water Off Newport Beach
April 24, 2020 By Laylan Connelly Orange County Register
During the day, the photosynthetic organisms swim upward toward the light, creating a thin, dense layer near the surface. Then Bioluminescent dinoflagellates, when disturbed by waves or maybe a passing boat, make the water look bright blue.
Priceless Poo: The Global Cooling Effect of Whales
April 24, 2020 By Jessica Aldred chinadialogue
Saving the whales may be more important than planting trees when it comes to tackling climate change and keeping our oceans healthy. The world’s biggest animals play a crucial role, helping fertilise the phytoplankton that absorbs 40% of the world’s CO2. They also capture vast amounts of carbon in their bodies before sinking to the bottom of the ocean when they die and locking it away, sometimes for centuries.