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Porous rocks support prebiotic evolution theory
August 7, 2019
The water-air interface found at pores in volcanic rocks could have been the location of the chemical reactions that ultimately gave rise to the first cells.
Ocean disaster will take a million years to recover
May 30, 2017
The fear of a dramatic drop in world ocean oxygen content has been heightened as new work suggests it could take a million years for oceans to recover.
Ocean conservation requires new Hippocratic Oath
May 23, 2017
An international group of marine scientists have called for a Hippocratic Oath to protect the oceans, similar to that which doctors take before practising medicine. The scientists say this oath...
Research further explores coral-algae relationship
November 14, 2016
An extensive study by researchers has revealed new insights on the relationship between Carribean coral and symbiotic algae.
Sea level link to global temperature discovered
September 1, 2016
The sea level rise in the world’s largest ocean could be used to estimate future global surface temperatures, according to US geoscientists.
Fuel source found hidden under deep sea floor
August 3, 2016
Scientists have discovered a potential source of free hydrogen gas near tectonic plates under the sea floor.
Majority of public unaware of ocean acidification
May 24, 2016
A recent survey suggests that just one in five people in Britain are aware of ocean acidification.
Ocean acidification’s effect on coral confirmed
April 1, 2016
Scientists have managed to prove ocean acidification is slowing the growth of coral reefs around the world.
First ‘real world’ carbon sea storage test
March 3, 2016
A deep water controlled experiment to assess the safety of offshore carbon capture and storage is to be launched.
Coasts key for ‘garbage patch’ clean up
January 26, 2016
The best way to clean up plastic waste in the ocean is to place plastic collectors near coasts, according to scientists from Imperial College.
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