All About the Oceans: Articles on Plant & Marine Life, Ocean Tides, Pollution & Other Environmental Effects on the Ocean

Coral Reefs Face Greater Threat From Rising CO2 Levels

New study reveals that coral reefs are endangered by higher acidity levels caused by CO2 emissions. Read on to find out more about this problem.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts

) on Oct 31, 2008 to
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Sequim Bay Labs Examine More Potential for Marine Plants for Biofuel

Sequim Bay stretches about two miles on the Strait of Juan de Fuca of the Pacific Ocean east of Sequim, Washington. Sequim, derived from Native American language is literally translated as “quiet waters” a quality provided by the two sandbars that shields the bay from the rest of the ocean elements.

Published by nicolelamarco (8714 pts

) on Oct 31, 2008 to
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Rising Sea Temperatures From Global Warming Leads to a Rise in Tropical Diseases

The sea rises and so does the incidence of disease. There is a direct connection between global warming and illness, continue reading to find out more.

Published by Summer Banks (7543 pts

) on Oct 31, 2008 to
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The Seychelles is Home to a Newly Discovered Coral Reef

Researchers discover a coral reef in the Seychelles which was previously unknown. Read own to learn more.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts

) on Oct 24, 2008 to
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Global Warming Endangers Birds of the Great Barrier Reef

The birds of the Great Barrier Reef are declining due to the rising sea temperatures of Global Warming.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts

) on Oct 22, 2008 to
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New Species Discovered Off of Tasmania

Despite the threat of global extinction of a variety of marine life, nature still has many undiscovered mysteries as revealed by 274 brand new species in the waters off Australia.

Published by Summer Banks (7543 pts

) on Oct 22, 2008 to
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How Human Activities Contribute to Coastal Ecosystem Decline

We know that the biodiversity of the world is being threatened and that much of the cause can be attributed to human activity. One of the hardest ecosystems to manage is the marine environment. Learn the problems at hand and how you can help solve them.

Published by JenniferB (4360 pts

) on Oct 20, 2008 to
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It’s Not Looking Good for Loggerheads: Increased Mortality Among Endangered Turtles

Conservation efforts to save loggerhead turtles aren't working as researchers are recording record mortality rates along beaches in Baja. Discover more about the loggerhead turtle and what's being done to save them.

Published by JenniferB (4360 pts

) on Oct 20, 2008 to
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New Case Before the Supreme Court Could Decide Whales Fate From Sonar and Has Larger Implications for Military Accountability

A new case brought before the US Supreme Court could decide the fate of whales and dolphins impacted by sonar as well as determine whether the military is accountable to the rulings of the court.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts

) on Oct 16, 2008 to
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Ocean Gyres - New Study on Ocean Gyres

A hurricane underwater is the perfect description of the ocean gyre. The gyre is a spinning whirlpool of water in the ocean that traps waste, pollution and changes the worlds temperature as we know it.

Published by Summer Banks (7543 pts

) on Oct 16, 2008 to
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