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Massive Atlantic Sargassum blooms traced to West Africa
Massive blooms of Sargassum seaweed that have inundated coastlines across the Atlantic since 2011 likely originate off the coast of West Africa—forming years before they are visible and overturning long-standing assumptions about where these events begin.
Ocean eddies are amplifying climate extremes in coastal seas, study finds
New research reveals a powerful yet overlooked driver of climate change: Intensifying ocean eddies. These swirling currents—that break off from major currents—are redistributing heat and nutrients in the ocean and amplifying climate extremes in key coastal ecosystems.
NOAA Fisheries report highlights severe economic decline in Gulf shrimp fishery
A new report from NOAA Fisheries reveals a sharp and ongoing economic decline in the U.S. Gulf shrimp fishery, underscoring growing challenges for one of the nation’s historically important seafood industries.
New study reveals hidden ocean chemistry
Findings reveal that nitrogen cycling in marine oxygen-deficient zones is far more dynamic than previously thought Â
Study finds viral DNA embedded in polar algae may help them survive extreme environments
Viruses are usually known for causing disease. But new research suggests that in some organisms, viral DNA may actually help them survive.
Severe U.S. drought undermined Gulf fisheries, raising food security concerns
Reduced Mississippi river flow weakened the base of the marine food web, triggering cascading fishery losses
Vessel traffic alters behavior, stress and population trends of marine megafauna
An analysis of more than 40 years of published scientific literature shows vessel traffic can influence animal behavior, communication, stress physiology, and even long-term population trends.
Using science to help detect risk
The Natural Hazards and Catastrophes track in the Rosenstiel School’s Master of Professional Science program is propelling graduates into careers in insurance and risk-related fields.
New acoustic study reveals deep-diving behavior of elusive beaked whales
Findings provide the first detailed look at Gervais’ beaked whale dives anywhere in the world
Urban light pollution alters nighttime hormones in sharks, study shows
First-ever measurements of melatonin in wild sharks show that artificial light from coastal cities can disrupt nighttime hormone levels, with resident species more affected than highly mobile sharks.
