Articles for Marine Science

Two cooler sections of the Great Barrier Reef could survive high global temperatures: study
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Two cooler sections of the Great Barrier Reef could survive high global temperatures: study

ABC  

Amid growing concerns the Great Barrier Reef is reaching an environmental tipping point beyond repair, there is hope two sections of the natural wonder could persist even on a warming planet. Northern and southern sections of the Great Barrier Reef are predicted to stay 1 degree Celsius cooler than surrounding reefs in a high emission scenario in 2050. "Our understanding …

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Marine science forum to focus on ocean conservation
1 month ago

Marine science forum to focus on ocean conservation

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-11-19 gsf.org.cn The Marine Science and Industry Sub-Forum of the 2024 Greater Bay Area Science Forum was held in Nansha, Guangzhou, from Nov 17 to 18 in order to explore the optimal balance between marine conservation and sustainable development, enhance China's influence in marine research and governance, and contribute to the development of a maritime powerhouse and a modern …

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Australian Antarctic Division 'struggling' to use $528 million icebreaker for science voyages, review says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Antarctic Division 'struggling' to use $528 million icebreaker for science voyages, review says

ABC  

In short: The RSV Nuyina has a remit to resupply Australia's Antarctic stations and provide 60 days a year of dedicated marine science voyages. The RSV Nuyina has a remit to resupply Australia's Antarctic stations and provide 60 days a year of dedicated marine science voyages. "Over the past 12 months, RSV Nuyina has supported resupply activities at Australia's research …

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Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Marine Ecosystems
1 year, 2 months ago

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Marine Ecosystems

The Hindu  

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Marine Ecosystems 1 / 5 | What is the name of the zone in the ocean where sunlight cannot penetrate and photosynthesis cannot occur? Abyssal zone Twilight zone Mesopelagic zone Aphotic zone The aphotic zone is the portion of a lake or ocean where there is little or no sunlight. Next 4 / …

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HK deepens marine knowledge with nation's support
2 years, 3 months ago

HK deepens marine knowledge with nation's support

China Daily  

A remotely operated underwater vehicle is raised from the sea near the Xisha Islands. The branch aims to strengthen marine science development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and promote cross-border collaboration for Hong Kong oceanographers. Since Hong Kong's return to the motherland in 1997, the city has accelerated its integration into the nation's overall development, resulting in more …

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HK deepens marine knowledge with nation's support
2 years, 3 months ago

HK deepens marine knowledge with nation's support

China Daily  

Ivy Cheng Aifang examines samples collected from the South China Sea. CHINA DAILY Initiatives launched In 2018, in response to Xi's instructions, the central authorities announced a series of initiatives, which included allowing higher education and research institutions in Hong Kong to apply for national-level funding for science and technology, while receiving cross-border remittances for approved projects. Since 2019, the …

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HK deepens marine knowledge with nation's support
2 years, 3 months ago

HK deepens marine knowledge with nation's support

China Daily  

Ivy Cheng Aifang examines samples collected from the South China Sea. CHINA DAILY Initiatives launched In 2018, in response to Xi's instructions, the central authorities announced a series of initiatives, which included allowing higher education and research institutions in Hong Kong to apply for national-level funding for science and technology, while receiving cross-border remittances for approved projects. Since 2019, the …

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Sharks are millions of years older than dinosaurs and 5 other facts that may surprise you
2 years, 4 months ago

Sharks are millions of years older than dinosaurs and 5 other facts that may surprise you

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Sharks have been around since before Pangea broke apart, said Catherine Macdonald, director of Field School and lecturer at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science. “It’s probably these bigger species that play an outsized role in helping shape the ecosystems they’re a part of.” Shark pregnancies …

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Probiotics could be used to help in Great Barrier Reef coral transplants
2 years, 6 months ago

Probiotics could be used to help in Great Barrier Reef coral transplants

ABC  

It is a substance many people take to achieve good gut health, commonly found in yoghurt and fermented vegetables like kimchi and sauerkraut. Key points: Researchers are using probiotics on coral to counter disease Corals grown in aquaculture have high mortality rates Other scientists say successful coral transplants will only buy time and that greater action on climate change is …

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Qingdao ramps up innovation in marine industry
2 years, 8 months ago

Qingdao ramps up innovation in marine industry

China Daily  

Employees ready salmon harvested from the Shenlan 1 deep-sea fish farming facility for sale in Qingdao, Shandong province, in June. The city's advantages in the marine industry could turn into economic profitability and research prowess, with continuous improvement among worldwide marine hubs in the future, Lu said. Qi Yongzhan, vice-director of the marine development bureau, said major tasks and projects …

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Scientists 'surprised' to find no evidence of impact on fish behaviour from oil and gas seismic surveys
3 years, 5 months ago

Scientists 'surprised' to find no evidence of impact on fish behaviour from oil and gas seismic surveys

ABC  

Marine scientists given access to a petroleum industry survey vessel to test the impact of seismic air guns were surprised to find fish behaviour and health were unaffected. Key points: New research finds no evidence of ill effects from seismic surveys on fish living near the sea floor off the north-west Australian coast A commercial fishing organisation says the results …

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Great Barrier Reef still at risk despite huge spend to improve water quality runoff
3 years, 5 months ago

Great Barrier Reef still at risk despite huge spend to improve water quality runoff

ABC  

Reef scientists say water quality programs have not achieved sufficient improvements for the Great Barrier Reef, as UNESCO indicates an intention to list the Queensland World Heritage site as 'in danger' at a meeting in China next month. Key points: Water quality was identified as a contributor to World Heritage status threat Reef scientists say not enough is being done …

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Qingdao vows to become major marine hub
3 years, 6 months ago

Qingdao vows to become major marine hub

China Daily  

Qingdao, Shandong province, is known for its fine examples of colonial architecture. Since the founding of New China in 1949, Qingdao, now one of the country's top 10 city economies, has won renown as major port, a coastal economic, transportation and cultural hub, and a tourist destination. For example, in 2011, the State Council, China's Cabinet, approved the Shandong Peninsula …

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Qingdao vows to become major marine hub
3 years, 6 months ago

Qingdao vows to become major marine hub

China Daily  

Qingdao, Shandong province, is known for its fine examples of colonial architecture. Since the founding of New China in 1949, Qingdao, now one of the country's top 10 city economies, has won renown as major port, a coastal economic, transportation and cultural hub, and a tourist destination. For example, in 2011, the State Council, China's Cabinet, approved the Shandong Peninsula …

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Qingdao on track to becoming global marine leader
3 years, 9 months ago

Qingdao on track to becoming global marine leader

China Daily  

Zhao Haozhi, mayor of Qingdao city, Shandong province and also a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress. Qingdao, Shandong province, aims to become a global maritime hub, the city's mayor, Zhao Haozhi, said during the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing. At the same time, we are pushing forward major projects such as supercomputing facilities, …

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Qingdao on track to becoming global marine leader
3 years, 9 months ago

Qingdao on track to becoming global marine leader

China Daily  

Zhao Haozhi, mayor of Qingdao city, Shandong province and also a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress. Qingdao, Shandong province, aims to become a global maritime hub, the city's mayor, Zhao Haozhi, said during the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing. At the same time, we are pushing forward major projects such as supercomputing facilities, …

China National Marine Qingdao Zhao Marine Science City Shandong
Qingdao on track to becoming global marine leader
3 years, 9 months ago

Qingdao on track to becoming global marine leader

China Daily  

Zhao Haozhi, mayor of Qingdao city, Shandong province and also a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress. Qingdao, Shandong province, aims to become a global maritime hub, the city's mayor, Zhao Haozhi, said during the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing. At the same time, we are pushing forward major projects such as supercomputing facilities, …

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