Climate Change Impact on Pacific Northwest Oceanic Environment
A recent report from Oregon State University highlights the concerning trend of decreasing oxygen levels in the waters off Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, impacting marine life. Jack Barth, a professor of oceanography at OSU, discusses regional variations in oxygen levels along the coast, attributing differences to oceanographic processes. Climate change plays a significant role in driving these low oxygen conditions, with implications for bottom-dwelling species like rockfish. Continued monitoring and research are necessary to address the consequences of declining oxygen levels in the Pacific Northwest ocean.
New Insights into Seagrass Genomes Revealed in Recent Study
Seagrass, the ‘savannahs of the sea’, are facing major concerns due to climate change and loss of biodiversity. In a recent study, researchers have revealed new insights into the genomes of seagrass species, shedding light on their ancient polyploidy and…
Groundbreaking Discovery: Bottom Trawling Releases 370 Million Tonnes of CO2 Annually
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the impact of bottom trawling on the environment. The practice of dragging massive nets along the seabed to catch fish has been found to release a staggering 370 million tonnes of carbon dioxide…
Abundance of Fungi Discovered in Ocean’s Twilight Zone Could Lead to New Drugs
The ocean’s twilight zone, located between 200 and 1000 meters below the surface, has recently revealed a surprising abundance of fungi through the largest study of ocean DNA. This discovery could potentially lead to the development of new drugs with…