Underwater ‘inferno’ ravages corals
https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/03/news/underwater-inferno-ravages-corals/1864834
In the temperate shallows of the Mediterranean, once-vibrant red and purple coral forests that provide a crucial haven for biodiversity now stand bleached and brittle, transformed into skeletons by record summer temperatures, scientists say.
Germany calls for ‘precautionary pause’ before deep-sea mining industry starts
Berlin urges International Seabed Authority to prioritize nature as it debates rules and warns seabed mining may ‘destroy ecosystems’.
Hunt for deep sea minerals draws scrutiny and green push
Deep sea mining is getting a close look this week as scientists, lawyers and government officials gather in Jamaica to debate the pros and cons of tapping ocean beds for key minerals.
Study reveals how ancient fish colonized the deep sea
https://www.washington.edu/news/2022/11/02/study-reveals-how-ancient-fish-colonized-the-deep-sea/
New University of Washington studyreports that throughout Earth’s ancient history, there were several periods of time when many fish actually favored the cold, dark, barren waters of the deep sea.
Oregon State and partners to receive $4.2M to stud stressors facing Dungeness crab
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awardedOregon State University and its research partners $4.2 million to investigate how multiple climate change-related stressors are impacting marine ecosystems off the coast of Oregon, Washington, and Northern California.