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Marine heatwaves could wipe out all common sea stars by 2100
Simulations of ocean warming show that future marine heatwaves that last more than 13 days would kill off all of…
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Marine heat waves could wipe out all common sea stars by 2100
Simulations of ocean warming show that future marine heat waves that last more than 13 days would kill off all…
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A wave-powered prototype device is aiming to produce drinking water from the ocean
Ocean Oasis’ Gaia system has been designed to use wave power to desalinate water. Ocean Oasis Plans to use marine…
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A new four-year project will test the viability of large-scale wave energy in Europe
This image shows waters off the coast of Orkney, an archipelago north of the Scottish mainland that’s home to the…
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Melting ice could open up an Arctic Sea route not controlled by Russia
The Russia-controlled Northern Sea Route is one of the only ways ships can sail through the Arctic. Melting sea ice…
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In the fight against climate change, seaweed could be a surprising — but vital — weapon
Like many coastal communities around the world, people living by the sea in the United Kingdom have harvested and consumed…
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Scientists are hoping to grow coral reefs at the base of wind turbines in Taiwan
Alongside their natural beauty, coral reefs have an important role to play in the natural world. According to the National…
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Taiwan’s ‘biggest offshore wind farm’ generates its first power
An offshore wind turbine in waters off Taiwan. Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs says it’s targeting 20% renewable energy generation…
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Deep-Sea Octopuses Are Making Shelters Out Of Human Trash
One man’s trash is an octopus’ treasure. A group of researchers from Italy and Brazil wanted to take a closer…
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Countries agree to end plastic pollution in ambitious global treaty
A legally binding agreement between 175 countries encompasses all stages of plastic’s life cycle, from production to consumption and disposal…
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