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MSU Geologist Discovers Methane Seeps in Unlikely Spots in the U.S. Atlantic Margin

New questions about geology, oceanography and seafloor ecosystems are being raised because of research by a Mississippi State University geologist.

27 Aug 2014

Canada Announces $3.4 Million in Additional Support to Protect Wetlands, Restore Wetland Habitats

Parliamentary Secretary Colin Carrie, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council announced today $3.4 million in additional support of 16 new North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) projects across Canada.

27 Aug 2014

Extreme Climatic Events Can Abruptly Restructure Ecosystems

An unprecedented marine heat wave that swept the Southeast Indian Ocean in 2011 has given FIU scientists a glimpse into the future of climate change.

25 Aug 2014

Common Ingredients in Sunblock Can Be Toxic to Ocean's Inhabitants

The sweet and salty aroma of sunscreen and seawater signals a relaxing trip to the shore. But scientists are now reporting that the idyllic beach vacation comes with an environmental hitch.

21 Aug 2014

New Study Looks at Estimates of Climate and Land-Use Change Speeds

As climate change alters habitats for birds and bees and everything in between, so too does the way humans decide to use land.

19 Aug 2014

Great Lakes Negatively Impacted by Climate Change

Climate change is having a direct negative effect on the Great Lakes, including impacts to recreational value, drinking water potential, and becoming more suited to invasive species and infectious pathogens, according to a Grand Valley State University researcher.

12 Aug 2014

Robot Sub Discovers Deep-Sea Corals on the Hebrides Terrace Seamount

Heriot-Watt scientists have discovered new populations of deep-sea corals growing on the slopes of the UK’s highest underwater mountain, a site recently added to the list of Scotland’s new Marine Protected Areas.

6 Aug 2014

Researchers Highlight the Importance of Deep-Sea Conservation

As fishing and the harvesting of metals, gas and oil have expanded deeper and deeper into the ocean, scientists are drawing attention to the services provided by the deep sea, the world's largest environment.

30 Jul 2014

Study Reveals How Noise Pollution Potentially Impacts Aquatic Ecosystems

Acoustic disturbance has different effects on different species of fish, according to a new study from the Universities of Bristol and Exeter which tested fish anti-predator behaviour.

28 Jul 2014

UD, Mt. Cuba Center Partner to Assess Ecological Value of Native Plants

The University of Delaware and Mt. Cuba Center have entered into a new research collaboration to assess the ecological value of native plants, and determine if insects are more attracted to "store bought" native plants or plants that grow in the wild.

9 Jul 2014