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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

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

Science

Colombian researchers uncover ancient ocean fossils challenging evolution theories

Researchers in Colombia have discovered fossils of a diverse ancient marine ecosystem with giant predators, challenging the idea that major evolutionary changes require mass extinctions. This finding...

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