Oceans - Page 107

NASA releases stunning phytoplankton photo

December 15, 2015

NASA releases stunning phytoplankton photo

NASA has released a rare and stunning image of phytoplankton in bloom.

Volcanic eruption creates new island far south of Japan

December 7, 2015

Volcanic eruption creates new island far south of Japan

A volcanic eruption has raised an island in the seas to the far south of Tokyo, the Japanese coast guard and earthquake experts said.

US government shutdown threatens plans for giant Antarctic marine sanctuary

December 7, 2015

US government shutdown threatens plans for giant Antarctic marine sanctuary

The U.S. government shutdown is threatening a long-awaited deal to create the world's largest marine sanctuary in Antarctica.

World needs to do more to protect migratory birds, marine species, scientists say

December 4, 2015

World needs to do more to protect migratory birds, marine species, scientists say

Most migratory birds and marine species have little protection from threats like overfishing because of poor coordination and management of conservation efforts around the world, according to two studies out Thursday.

Australia approves dumping dredged mud around Great Barrier Reef

December 2, 2015

Australia approves dumping dredged mud around Great Barrier Reef

Australia approved a plan to dump large amounts of mud and sediment into the oceans surrounding the Great Barrier Reef in order to make room for developers to expand a coal port on the country's eastern coast on Friday.

Washington diver's giant octopus hunt ignites wrath of Puget Sound advocates

November 21, 2015

Washington diver's giant octopus hunt ignites wrath of Puget Sound advocates

A teen diver has incurred the wrath of a Washington state community by breaking an unwritten code when he dragged a live giant Pacific octopus from the water.

Can world's biggest shark help humans?

November 4, 2015

Can world's biggest shark help humans?

Whale sharks have caught the attention of medical researchers who are now studying the genome of the world’s largest fish.

New study finds Antarctic ice growing, countering earlier studies

November 4, 2015

New study finds Antarctic ice growing, countering earlier studies

Snow that began piling up 10,000 years ago in Antarctica is adding enough ice to offset the increased losses due to thinning glaciers, according to a NASA study.

Well-armed design: 8 Octopus-inspired technologies

November 3, 2015

Well-armed design: 8 Octopus-inspired technologies

The octopus has inspired much technological innovation, and with good reason.

American students developing underwater drones to hunt for explosives

November 3, 2015

American students developing underwater drones to hunt for explosives

Groups of American college students are help making the seas safer – one less explosive at a time.