Oceans - Page 106

Plastic-laden plankton poop could be disastrous

March 27, 2016

Plastic-laden plankton poop could be disastrous

The amount of plastic in our oceans is now popping up as gigantic islands and set to outpace the global fish population by 2050.

Paul Allen's mega-yacht blamed for destroying coral reef

March 26, 2016

Paul Allen's mega-yacht blamed for destroying coral reef

An American mega-yacht is being blamed for destroying 80% of the protected coral within a 13,000-square-foot area of a Cayman Islands marine reserve, the Cayman Compass reports.

Peacock mantis shrimp inspires stronger materials for airplane frames, armor

March 24, 2016

Peacock mantis shrimp inspires stronger materials for airplane frames, armor

Looking for a way to make tougher, more impact-resistant military airplanes and vehicles? Study shrimp.

What do you get when you cross a robot with an octopus?

March 24, 2016

What do you get when you cross a robot with an octopus?

Inspired by the way they grasp objects, the Army is developing self-sealing suction cups for robots -- just like those on an octopus.

El Nino is taking a toll on the world's coral reefs

February 24, 2016

El Nino is taking a toll on the world's coral reefs

A powerful El Niño combined with rising temperatures is wreaking havoc on the world’s coral reefs, causing what federal scientists say is the longest die-off event on record.

Puzzling hum emanating from Pacific Ocean might be fish farts

February 23, 2016

Puzzling hum emanating from Pacific Ocean might be fish farts

When scientists first started hearing an odd noise emanating from the depths of the Pacific Ocean a few years ago, they didn't know what to think.

Seas are rising way faster than any time in past 2,800 years

February 23, 2016

Seas are rising way faster than any time in past 2,800 years

Sea levels on Earth are rising several times faster than they have in the past 2,800 years and are accelerating because of man-made global warming, according to new studies.

Sickly sea lion pup found sleeping in California restaurant

February 5, 2016

Sickly sea lion pup found sleeping in California restaurant

Maybe she had come for the hazelnut coated wild prawns or the stunning sea views.

Decades-old question about deep-sea 'purple sock' is answered

February 4, 2016

Decades-old question about deep-sea 'purple sock' is answered

Since it was first discovered 60 years ago off the coast of Sweden, biologists have wondered exactly where the deep sea creature that resembles a crumpled purple sock belongs in the animal kingdom's family tree.

A giant 'sea monster' emerges from the deep

December 30, 2015

A giant 'sea monster' emerges from the deep

Huge sea creatures steeped in ancient lore don't often hang out by the shore with spectators—but one did in Japan this Christmas Eve.