Tag Archives: Seas

CSIRO/Cindy Bessey The new species of porcelain crab was found more than 100m below the ocean’s surface A semi-transparent crab about the size of an almond and a tiny, glowing lantern shark are among two new species discovered by Australian scientists exploring the deep sea. In late 2022, scientists from Australia’s science agency CSIRO embarked on a research voyage in …

The Red Sea, often revered for its historical and ecological importance, has undergone transformations that could easily rival the most extreme events in Earth’s history. A study published by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has uncovered startling details about an ancient environmental catastrophe that occurred over six million years ago. Through the use of advanced …

Lasers have confirmed the big driver behind today’s rapidly rising sea levels. A new study reports that global mean sea level (GMSL) has climbed about 3.5 inches since 1993. What’s even more concerning is that the pace has increased dramatically in the last two decades. Roughly 60 percent of the rise coming from added water mass, and more …

Imelda Muller was selected by NASA to join the 2025 astronaut candidate class. She reported for duty in Sept. 2025. Photo courtesy of Bill Stafford/NASA UVM Larner College of Medicine alum Imelda Muller is one of NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates, out of a pool of 8,000, the space agency announced Monday.  “With upcoming exploration missions, we are pushing the …

Benji Gosnell, Ayden Greene and the Hokies had plenty of good plays to celebrate on Saturday. (Ivan Morozov) Met with the news of Brent Pry’s firing last Sunday, Hokies defensive tackle and senior captain Kelvin Gilliam delivered a message to teammates in the Virginia Tech meeting room that couldn’t be misinterpreted. “I opened up the door and said, ‘You want …

At Home and on the Seas, Trump Expands Use of American Force  The New York Times Floridians closely watch Venezuela tensions  Politico US military kills 3 in second deadly strike against ‘narcoterrorists’ in international waters, Trump says  CNN US FBI chief calls for ‘al Qaeda’ treatment for traffickers, after second strike  Reuters WATCH: Patel declines to offer legal justification for Trump administration strikes on …

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: For decades, scientists believed Prochlorococcus, the smallest and most abundant phytoplankton on Earth, would thrive in a warmer world. But new research suggests the microscopic bacterium, which forms the foundation of the marine food web and helps regulate the planet’s climate, will decline sharply as seas heat up. A study …

SEATTLE (AP) — For decades, scientists believed Prochlorococcus, the smallest and most abundant phytoplankton on Earth, would thrive in a warmer world. But new research suggests the microscopic bacterium, which forms the foundation of the marine food web and helps regulate the planet’s climate, will decline sharply as seas heat up. A study published Monday in the journal Nature Microbiology …

In a groundbreaking exploration, scientists have unearthed a chilling yet fascinating discovery in the depths of the Red Sea: massive brine pools functioning as natural “killing zones” for marine life. These pockets of hypersaline, oxygen-deprived water lie thousands of feet beneath the surface and are lethal to any creature that stumbles into them. However, despite their deadly nature, these pools …

Hurricane Erin could bring dangerous seas as it grows near the Bahamas  Reuters Hurricane Erin strengthens into Category 4; Outer Banks brace for dangerous storm surge  USA Today U.S. East Coast faces “life-threatening” wave threats from Hurricane Erin  Axios Cape Hatteras National Seashore closes beaches, off-road vehicle access, and facilities in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Erin  Island Free Press Why Rip Currents From …