Search results for “ecosystems”

6 stories for “ecosystems”

Environment

Trump administration delays protections for Birmingham darter fish in Alabama

The Trump administration is delaying protections for the Birmingham darter, a threatened fish species in Alabama, despite concerns from environmental groups about its survival due to habitat destruction from...

Inside Climate News · 15 hours ago · 2 min read

Science

cobalt

Deep-sea mining targets metal-rich nodules that previously appeared lifeless actually host diverse ecosystems. This discovery challenges industry plans to extract cobalt and nickel, prompting calls for...

Scientific American · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Science

Léa Bouffaut develops fiber-optic method to monitor whale communication

Léa Bouffaut has created a method for monitoring whale communication using fiber-optic cables on the ocean floor, eliminating the need for traditional underwater microphones. This technique could greatly...

Phys.org · 3 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Supreme Court allows Trump to build border wall in Texas' Big Bend

The U.S. Supreme Court has authorized the Trump administration to build a section of the border wall in Texas's Big Bend area, circumventing environmental regulations. This decision could disrupt local...

NBC News · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

Research reveals sticky marine snow transports six times more carbon.

Research shows that stickier marine snow can carry over six times more carbon to the deep ocean than less sticky particles, highlighting its crucial role in carbon sequestration. This insight could enhance...

ScienceDaily · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

Great Pacific Garbage Patch alters ocean color, threatens marine ecosystems

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is changing the ocean's color due to intensified blue and green hues caused by microplastics, which disrupt light scattering. This shift potentially affects marine ecosystems...

Scientific American · 8 days ago · 1 min read