Oceans
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Environment
Environment United KingdomNew Study: Rising Seas May Not Drown Away Small Islands, After All
Many fear that the little islands around the Pacific and the Caribbean could disappear as sea levels rise, but new research may just set those minds at ease: the islands seem to naturally find ways to keep themselves above the waters.
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Environment
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Heroes
Heroes USATwo Records for Daring Kathy: One in Space, One on the Bottom of the Ocean
Former NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan has become the very first woman to reach the deepest point in Earth’s oceans, the bottom of the Challenger Deep – located nearly 11,000 meters below the surface of the Pacific Ocean!
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Animals
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Environment
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Environment
Environment United KingdomHow Satellites Can Help Fight Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans
With 8 million tons of plastic estimated to enter our oceans every year, Earth observation scientists have turned to satellites and artificial intelligence to more efficiently detect plastic pollution in the waters.
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Society
Society USAWorld’s Last Underwater Lab Helps Astronauts Prepare for Space
The Aquarius Reef Base in Florida, USA is the last working underwater lab on Earth helping aquanauts conduct critical environmental research. But that’s not all the challenging and remote environment is ideal for: it’s also suited to train astronauts!
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Animals
Animals New CaledoniaSeven Grandmas Swim with Venomous Sea Snakes – for the Sake of Science!
A group of seven “Fantastic Grandmothers” have been swimming with venomous sea snakes in New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean. Their purpose: collecting photos and information that help researchers better understand how the sea snakes impact the ecosystem.
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Technology
Technology PhilippinesFaster and Cleaner: New Ferry Uses Ocean Waves for Power
The Philippines’ Visayas region thrives in the maritime sector – yet suffers from the pollution caused by conventional ships. Now a potential solution is underway: a fast-sailing boat that uses ocean waves to generate part of its power.
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Environment
Environment AustraliaScientists Crossbreed Corals, Make Them Fitter for Climate Change
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef – the world’s biggest reef system – has been suffering with increasing bleaching events. As a result, scientists have been working hard to lessen the impact, and crossbreeding corals looks to be a promising solution.