Prickly babies: A Jamaican nursery aims to restore sea urchins felled by disease
Last year, a recurrence of the disease hampered the species’ slow recovery. This time, scientists were able to discover the culprit, which they revealed in a recent paper.
Youth 2 Ocean program introduces students to beach-based learning and conservation efforts
On Monday, students from the Kids on Point organization took part in one of the beach-based trips.
Can deep-sea mining could help fuel renewable energy. Here is why its been on hold
Industrial-scale deep-sea mining for metals and minerals is on hold for now, after the international group that governs the sea floor could not come to an agreement on a mining code for the ocean bed.
Sea urchins are struggling to survive because they cannot ‘take a grip’
https://www.earth.com/news/sea-urchins-are-struggling-to-survive-because-they-cant-get-a-grip/
A recent study, co-authored by biologists from Syracuse University, has explored the implications of changing water salinity levels on the adhesive abilities of sea urchins. The study reveals the surprisingly significant role these small creatures play in maintaining marine ecosystems.
Scientists caution against ignoring warming trend in marine heat waves
https://www.miragenews.com/scientists-caution-against-ignoring-warming-1059546/
Marine heat waves associated with this crisis are causing massive mortality events throughout the basin.
