The importance of the “ocean weather” for ecosystems
by DiveSSI - 27th August 2018
Biologists advise against investigating only long-term changes
Climate change is increasingly affecting the oceans. Temperature and sea level r...
Climate change is increasingly affecting the oceans. Temperature and sea level r...
Heatwaves can change coastal ecosystems
by DiveSSI - 10th July 2018
Long-term study shows effects of short-term extreme events
Model calculations predict an increase in extreme events such as heat waves as a res...
Model calculations predict an increase in extreme events such as heat waves as a res...
Marine Diversity in Danger
by DiveSSI - 15th May 2019
Half of the coral reefs are already lost - AWI expert on the importance of marine biodiversity
The oceans have a similar meaning to us humans a...
The oceans have a similar meaning to us humans a...
American researchers discover unknown deep-sea corals
by DiveSSI - 11th April 2019
At least two different types of bubble gum corals identified
DNA analysis has now confirmed that scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Insti...
The open seas needs large protected areas
by DiveSSI - 8th April 2019
UN negotiates offshore protection in New York
How is it possible that a network of protected areas can protect at least 30 percent of the world...
How is it possible that a network of protected areas can protect at least 30 percent of the world...
Arctic deep sea: colonization in Slow Motion
by DiveSSI - 26th March 2019
Sedentary animals can only conquer new habitats extremely slowly
At the bottom of the Arctic deep sea lives a variety of animals attached to ro...
At the bottom of the Arctic deep sea lives a variety of animals attached to ro...
The ocean as a reservoir for human carbon dioxide
by DiveSSI - 24th March 2019
Research project determines the CO₂ uptake of the oceans between 1994 and 2007
Not all carbon dioxide (CO₂) released into the air when burn...
Not all carbon dioxide (CO₂) released into the air when burn...
Ocean acidification threatens Atlantic cod larvae
by DiveSSI - 4th March 2019
Young fish show organ damage at high CO2 concentrations
Atlantic cod is one of the most important commercial fish species in the world. Studies...
Atlantic cod is one of the most important commercial fish species in the world. Studies...
Corals light the way to a healthy partnership
by DiveSSI - 19th February 2019
Fluorescent light attracts microalgae
Corals know how to attract good company. A research study has shown that corals provide a tantalizing flu...
Corals know how to attract good company. A research study has shown that corals provide a tantalizing flu...
Remote coral reefs are doing better
by DiveSSI - 2nd February 2019
NOAA studied US coral reefs in the Pacific
Coral reefs in remote, uninhabited areas of the Pacific are generally in good condition. They ...
Coral reefs in remote, uninhabited areas of the Pacific are generally in good condition. They ...
Australia: Less sharks in Queensland
by DiveSSI - 10th January 2019
Decreasing stock since 50 years
According to an analysis of the data from the Queensland Shark Control Program, the decline in coastal sharks i...
According to an analysis of the data from the Queensland Shark Control Program, the decline in coastal sharks i...
Myanmar: Researchers discover new catfish species
by DiveSSI - 12th December 2018
A total of 157 new species discovered on the Mekong
In the Mekong region, a total of 157 new species were discovered within one year. This is s...
In the Mekong region, a total of 157 new species were discovered within one year. This is s...
Ocean acidification: Experiment proves disturbance of the food web under high CO2 conditions
by DiveSSI - 28th November 2018
Ocean acidification stimulates mass development of toxic algae
If carbon dioxide levels continue to increase in the atmosphere and consequently...
If carbon dioxide levels continue to increase in the atmosphere and consequently...
Unknown deep-sea sea creatures filmed by researchers
by DiveSSI - 14th November 2018
New species of sea squirts (Ascidiacea) discovered
Culeolus barryi is the newly discovered species of sea squirts recently filmed by researcher...
Culeolus barryi is the newly discovered species of sea squirts recently filmed by researcher...
Research vessel “Polarstern” started towards Antarctica
by DiveSSI - 12th November 2018
What does it look like below the ice shelf of the calved giant iceberg "A68"?
On November 11, 2018, the research vessel "Polarstern" left its h...
On November 11, 2018, the research vessel "Polarstern" left its h...
Weddell Sea: Icy gem in the Southern Ocean
by DiveSSI - 1st November 2018
Weddell Sea Sanctuary: The largest marine reserve in the world is to be created
In the Southern Ocean, north of the Antarctic, the largest mari...
In the Southern Ocean, north of the Antarctic, the largest mari...
Coral bleaching put reef fish on a diet
by DiveSSI - 27th October 2018
Unilateral diet changes the behaviour of butterfly fish
The research team spent over 600 hours underwater observing butterfly fish for two years. I...
The research team spent over 600 hours underwater observing butterfly fish for two years. I...
Antarctic: Amphipods as a kidnapper …
by DiveSSI - 11th September 2018
A puzzling relationship between amphipods and pteropods
Pteropods or sea snails, also called sea angels produce deterrent chemicals to protect ...
Pteropods or sea snails, also called sea angels produce deterrent chemicals to protect ...
Japan demands return to commercial whaling
by DiveSSI - 5th September 2018
IWC Conference in Brazil: Japan applies for "sustainable whaling"
If it is up to the will of Japan, international whaling would be in for a ren...
If it is up to the will of Japan, international whaling would be in for a ren...
New jellyfish species observed in the Kiel Canal
by DiveSSI - 30th August 2018
Further spread of Blackfordia virginica into the Baltic Sea is likely
A new type of jellyfish has become established in the Kiel Canal. The bra...
A new type of jellyfish has become established in the Kiel Canal. The bra...
Scientists discover the oldest colours in the world
by DiveSSI - 26th July 2018
Pink pigments of cyanobacteria are 1.1 billion years old
Scientists have discovered the oldest colours: a geological record. The 1.1 billion ye...
Scientists have discovered the oldest colours: a geological record. The 1.1 billion ye...
Secret of the cave crabs decoded
by DiveSSI - 24th July 2018
Study shows genetic link between cave-dwelling shrimps in Israel and Italy
The only a few centimetres large troglobitic shrimp that live in var...
The only a few centimetres large troglobitic shrimp that live in var...
New IUCN report on deep-sea mining
by DiveSSI - 23rd July 2018
Previous regulations for the protection of the deep sea are inadequate
The new deep-sea mining regulations which are under development at the I...
The new deep-sea mining regulations which are under development at the I...
Exterminate rats to strengthen coral reefs
by DiveSSI - 13th July 2018
Coral reefs around rat-free islands are more productive
Rat control should be seen as an urgent priority on many remote tropical islands to pro...
Rat control should be seen as an urgent priority on many remote tropical islands to pro...
Hope for the second largest reef on earth
by DiveSSI - 28th June 2018
IUCN removes Belize Barrier Reef from List of Endangered World Heritage Sites
The Belize Barrier Reef, the world's second largest coral reef sy...
The Belize Barrier Reef, the world's second largest coral reef sy...
Travel stress can train bioinvasors
by DiveSSI - 15th June 2018
Study identifies new factor for the invasion success of introduced species
The global movement of goods, with its many ship movements across oc...
The global movement of goods, with its many ship movements across oc...
Invasive ctenophora: currents as a driving force
by DiveSSI - 31st May 2018
New study shows first comprehensive inventory of European crab jellyfish
For 12 years, the Atlantic jellyfish Mnemiopsis leidyi, originating fr...
For 12 years, the Atlantic jellyfish Mnemiopsis leidyi, originating fr...
Ammunition in the sea: effects only partially known
by DiveSSI - 22nd May 2018
New study points to global problem with explosives chemicals
More than 70 years after the end of the Second World War, countless pieces of ammu...
More than 70 years after the end of the Second World War, countless pieces of ammu...
Coral bleaching threatens the diversity of reef fish
by DiveSSI - 16th May 2018
New research shows that global warming also affects fish that rely on corals
New international research led by PhD student Laura Richardson fro...
New international research led by PhD student Laura Richardson fro...
Growing ‘dead zone’ in the Gulf of Oman
by DiveSSI - 15th May 2018
Oxygen minimums greater than expected
New studies by the University of East Anglia (UEA) have confirmed a dramatic drop in O2 in the Gulf of Om...
New studies by the University of East Anglia (UEA) have confirmed a dramatic drop in O2 in the Gulf of Om...
Global warming is changing the Great Barrier Reef
by DiveSSI - 23rd April 2018
30 percent of the coral died during mass bleaching in 2016
A recent study, published recently in the online journal Nature, reveals that massiv...
A recent study, published recently in the online journal Nature, reveals that massiv...
Earth Day 2018: Fight the plastic garbage
by DiveSSI - 18th April 2018
Protest against plastic in the sea on Sylt with gigantic beach art
With a 40-meter “sand painted” whale, the German Environmental Aid (Deut...
With a 40-meter “sand painted” whale, the German Environmental Aid (Deut...
Coral bleaching threatens the diversity of reef fish
by DiveSSI - 16th April 2018
New research shows that global warming also affects fish that rely on corals
New international research led by PhD student Laura Richardson fro...
New international research led by PhD student Laura Richardson fro...
Lack of oxygen in marine snow
by DiveSSI - 12th April 2018
Global nutrient losses outside the oxygen minimum zones of the ocean
The productivity of the ocean is largely determined by the availability of...
The productivity of the ocean is largely determined by the availability of...
Huge cold water coral mountains under water
by DiveSSI - 5th April 2018
International research team examines coral reefs off Mauritania
On a length of about 400 kilometres, the seabed in front of the coast of Maurit...
On a length of about 400 kilometres, the seabed in front of the coast of Maurit...
Increased CO2 content affects the hunting behaviour of squid
by DiveSSI - 27th March 2018
Ocean acidification in the sea has an impact on the behaviour of cephalopods
Blake Spady of the ARC Center for Coral Reef Studies (Coral CoE) a...
Blake Spady of the ARC Center for Coral Reef Studies (Coral CoE) a...
Ocean acidification harms the entire ecosystem
by DiveSSI - 20th March 2018
Acidification of the seas only creates losers
From the tropical seas to the Arctic Ocean: The increasing acidification of the oceans will have ...
From the tropical seas to the Arctic Ocean: The increasing acidification of the oceans will have ...
Greenpeace expedition proves marine species worthy of protection in the Antarctic
by DiveSSI - 7th March 2018
Oscar winner Javier Bardem calls for Antarctic marine reserve
Up until now unexplored parts of the Antarctic seabed harbour sensitive and thus ...
Up until now unexplored parts of the Antarctic seabed harbour sensitive and thus ...
Increased deoxygenation of the oceans
by DiveSSI - 28th February 2018
A new study reveals dangers, but also solutions
The areas of extreme oxygen depletion are growing both in the open ocean and in coastal a...
The areas of extreme oxygen depletion are growing both in the open ocean and in coastal a...
Deep-sea mining has serious consequences for marine ecosystem
by DiveSSI - 15th February 2018
Concrete measures required to protect marine environment
Increasing globalization and the greater use of high-tech materials has increased the...
Increasing globalization and the greater use of high-tech materials has increased the...
Methane as basic food: Special ecosystem discovered in Mexico’s water caves
by DiveSSI - 2nd December 2017
Methane forms foundation of the food chain in caves of Yucatan
In subterranean rivers and caves on the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula, scienti...
In subterranean rivers and caves on the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula, scienti...
Countering the jellyfish threat
by DiveSSI - 4th October 2017
European project focuses on finding innovative uses of jellyfish
Global climate change and human impact on marine ecosystems have resulted in a dec...
Exposure to oil impairs behaviour of reef fish
by DiveSSI - 20th July 2017
Oil makes fish "drunk"
A new study has found that petroleum-based oil in seawater – even in small quantities – leads to risky behaviour...
A new study has found that petroleum-based oil in seawater – even in small quantities – leads to risky behaviour...
Blooms of phytoplankton caused by thinning sea ice in Arctic
by DiveSSI - 26th April 2017
Melt ponds that lower ice's reflectivity another cause
Conditions under the Arctic sea ice are too dark for photosynthesis to take place, ...
Conditions under the Arctic sea ice are too dark for photosynthesis to take place, ...
Growing corals along the Riviera Maya
by Carin - 6th March 2017
A
unique project has its headquarters in Puerto Morelos: scientists,
aquarists, local stakeholders and authorities work together to
restore Mexico'...
Director of acclaimed Sharkwater dies in dive accident
by DiveSSI - 6th February 2017
He had been in Florida to film sequel
Rob Stewart caught the world's attention in 2006 with his award-winning documentary Sharkwater, in whi...
Rob Stewart caught the world's attention in 2006 with his award-winning documentary Sharkwater, in whi...
What you always wanted to know about coral reef restoration
by Carin - 11th January 2017
Things
don't look good for corals. With only a few truly healthy coral reefs
left and forecasts not getting any better, it may be a tight squeeze
f...
