How Does Coral Bleaching Affect Coral Reefs? Why Does It Happen?

Medicine & Technology Jun 28, 2024

Several coral reefs around the world are affected by a phenomenon known as coral bleaching. Read to learn more.

BMED System: New Electrochemical Technology to Combat Ocean Acidification, CO2 Emissions

Apr 04, 2024

An innovative electrochemical technology offers a promising solution to de-acidify the oceans while removing carbon dioxide in the process. Find out more about it in this article.

Antarctic Waters Acidity Could Double by 2100, Threatening the Future of Marine Life in the Southern Ocean

Jan 13, 2024

Penguins and other marine wildlife are in peril as the acidity of Antarctic waters could double by the end of the century. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Southern Ocean Sea Butterflies at Risk as Ocean Warming and Acidification Emerge Due to Climate Change

May 13, 2023

Increasing ocean temperature and acidification due to climate change affects the early life stage and shell morphology of sea butterflies in the Southern Ocean. Find out more in this article.

Dungeness Crabs Are Losing Their Sense of Smell Due to Climate Change, New Study Reveals; Findings Partially Explain Their Population Decline

May 10, 2023

Ocean acidification caused by climate change affects Dungeness crabs' sense of smell, which is vital to how they survive and navigate around. Read to learn more.

Arctic Ocean Becomes More Acidic Due to Melting Ice [Study]

Nov 02, 2022

Read on to know the link of acidification of Arctic Ocean to the melting ice.

40% Reduction of Reef Fish Due to Decline of Coral Diversity Predicted in Study

Jul 01, 2021

An international team of marine biologists constructed statistical analysis on the relationship between reef fish and coral diversity. The study suggests that a decline in coral diversity may lead to about 40-60% reef fish reduction depending on the location.

Ocean Acidification Was a Red Flag in History's Worst Mass Extinction

Nov 06, 2020

Ancient sea creatures known as brachiopods revealed the role of ocean acidification not only in drastic climate change but mass extinction.

The Schmidt Family Foundation Give Grants for the Keeling Curve and Ocean Acidification Research

Oct 23, 2020

Ocean acidification and carbon gas emissions are critical in keeping track of climate change and their impacts on ecosystems worldwide. The Schmidt Family Foundation gave two separate grants for the continuous work of the Keeling Curve and collecting water samples in the Pacific and Atlantic.

Phytoplankton Production in the Arctic Ocean is Drastically Affected by Global Warming

Jul 10, 2020

Global warming is causing the Arctic Ocean to host phytoplankton blooms, the rapid growth of microalgae. This imbalance is causing a 'significant regime shift,' experts say.

Acidification on the Arctic Ocean Is Worse Than Expected Threatening Calcifying Organisms and the Food Chain

Jun 19, 2020

Ocean acidification threatens the life of mussels and "sea butterflies" and could affect the entire food chain.

Ocean Acidification Threats Emerge From Southern Seas

Aug 28, 2019

The oceans absorb more than 40% of the world’s carbon emissions, making it truly a hotspot for acidification.

Ocean Acidification Is Killing Coral Reefs

Jun 10, 2019

When coral reefs and coralline algae were put to a test, the results show that there were not able to acclimatize to the acidification of the ocean waters.

Ocean Acidification Has Affected California, According to Oregon State University's Study

Jun 01, 2017

The acidified ocean water has been spreading to the west coast of the United States and will continue to worsen.

Ocean Acidification Makes Salmons Lose Ability To Sense Predators, According To Researchers From The University Of Washington

May 31, 2017

Ocean acidification has more impact than just the increase of pH in the ocean, but it also made salmon to lose their ability to sense the predators and make them less afraid of the predator.