How does seawater density affect cold-water coral reefs in Europe?
by DiveSSI - 25th May 2016
Data gathered by the paleoceanographers shows that cold-water corals off the coast of Europe require a specific density of seawater to thrive. However...
Colossal visibility amidst seawater with low nutrient content at Easter Island
by DiveSSI - 10th November 2015
Located in the south-eastern Pacific, Easter Island is best known for their stone Moai statues that are up to 1,000 years old. Besides this, the isl...
From the surface to the seabed: Microplastics
by DiveSSI - 11th June 2019
Highest concentration of plastic particles at depths of 200 to 600 meters
A newly published study in the journal Scientific Reports shows that ...
A newly published study in the journal Scientific Reports shows that ...
Corals in the Red Sea provide natural record of monsoon activity
by DiveSSI - 22nd April 2019
Barium in the coral skeleton records the intensity of the South Asian summer monsoon
When it comes to understanding the future climate, the Sou...
When it comes to understanding the future climate, the Sou...
Corals suffer due to salinity fluctuation
by DiveSSI - 19th March 2019
Reduced salinity of seawater has devastating effects on corals
Recent studies show that drastic changes in salinity in the sea, e.g. severe fre...
Recent studies show that drastic changes in salinity in the sea, e.g. severe fre...
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...
Atlantic: new findings on deep water formation and ocean currents
by DiveSSI - 14th February 2019
Long-term observations contradict previous views
The subpolar North Atlantic plays a crucial role in global ocean circulation. By near-surface ...
The subpolar North Atlantic plays a crucial role in global ocean circulation. By near-surface ...
A new tool for investigation and rescue of coral reefs
by DiveSSI - 17th January 2019
Web-based application improves data evaluation and availability
Coral reefs are as vulnerable as they are beautiful. Climate change heats the s...
Coral reefs are as vulnerable as they are beautiful. Climate change heats the s...
Healthy reefs “sound good” for coral larvae
by DiveSSI - 18th December 2018
Soundscape plays a role in the settlement of corals
In the larval stage corals drift freely in the sea - but once the larva has settled down, i...
In the larval stage corals drift freely in the sea - but once the larva has settled down, i...
“Zombie” shrimps with innovative strategy against predators
by DiveSSI - 1st December 2018
Playing dead to avoid being eaten
Exploring the depths of the Gulf of California with a UW robot, the researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium ...
Exploring the depths of the Gulf of California with a UW robot, the researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium ...
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...
The path of plastic in the oceans
by DiveSSI - 3rd September 2018
Microplastic connects to naturally occurring particles and forms aggregates
Although vast amounts of plastic are drifting in the oceans and new...
Although vast amounts of plastic are drifting in the oceans and new...
Greenland: Depth of meltwater input affects plankton bloom
by DiveSSI - 22nd August 2018
Complex connection between glacier melt and nutrient input
The unusual timing of heavy summery plankton blooms off the shores of Greenland sugg...
The unusual timing of heavy summery plankton blooms off the shores of Greenland sugg...
Microplastic even at Pole of inaccessibility
by DiveSSI - 29th June 2018
Volvo Ocean Race provided valuable data for science
In The Hague (Netherlands) the Volvo Ocean Race 2017/2018 ended. The Kiel Cluster of Excell...
In The Hague (Netherlands) the Volvo Ocean Race 2017/2018 ended. The Kiel Cluster of Excell...
Coral reefs cannot keep up with sea level rise
by DiveSSI - 21st June 2018
If the reefs are unable to keep up with with rising sea levels, the coasts are threatened
Many coral reefs will not be able to grow fast enough...
Many coral reefs will not be able to grow fast enough...
Arctic microalgae are survivalists
by DiveSSI - 12th June 2018
Microalgae communities in coastal waters remain productive under variable environmental conditions
They are the basis of the Arctic food web - ...
They are the basis of the Arctic food web - ...
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...
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: herring could benefit
by DiveSSI - 25th March 2018
Studies show complex effects of carbon dioxide on fish stocks
The larvae of many fish species are sensitive to ocean acidification - studi...
The larvae of many fish species are sensitive to ocean acidification - studi...
Ocean circulation in winter influenced by warm summers
by DiveSSI - 22nd March 2018
Researchers show the influence of fresh water on deep water formation
In the North Atlantic cold water sinks in winter from the sea surface int...
In the North Atlantic cold water sinks in winter from the sea surface int...
Methane gas off Spitsbergen: climate change is innocent
by DiveSSI - 1st March 2018
New study identifies post-glacial processes as the cause
For years, methane sources on the seabed have been observed in the Arctic Sea off Spit...
For years, methane sources on the seabed have been observed in the Arctic Sea off Spit...
Starting coral restoration sooner or when will it be too late…?
by diveSSI - 27th February 2018
Many of us have witnessed with our own eyes
the threats coral reefs are facing today: pollution and destruction of reefs, coral
bleaching, t...
Deep-sea octopus: Dumbo filmed hatching
by DiveSSI - 23rd February 2018
Scientists examine a newly hatched dumbo octopus
With their big fins Dumbo octopods (Grimpoteuthis) remind of the giant ears of Disney's elepha...
With their big fins Dumbo octopods (Grimpoteuthis) remind of the giant ears of Disney's elepha...
Researchers are reconstructing the history of the sea level
by DiveSSI - 21st February 2018
Fossil coral reefs as a key to 6000 years of development
The sea level rises according to current forecasts between 80 and 180 centimetres by t...
The sea level rises according to current forecasts between 80 and 180 centimetres by t...
Study identifies microbiome in whale blow
by DiveSSI - 20th October 2017
Drones used in collection of samples
A research group, together with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has used drones to succ...
A research group, together with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has used drones to succ...
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...
Effects of methane seepage less than ocean absorption of carbon dioxide
by DiveSSI - 24th May 2017
International researchers investigate gas emissions in Arctic
Large quantities of the greenhouse gas methane are trapped in the Arctic seabe...
Large quantities of the greenhouse gas methane are trapped in the Arctic seabe...
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'...
Expedition to Antarctica’s glaciers
by DiveSSI - 13th February 2017
Research will improve forecasts for global sea levels
How has alternating warm and cold time periods affected the West Antarctic Ice Sheet...
How has alternating warm and cold time periods affected the West Antarctic Ice Sheet...
Earthquake gives rise to methane seepage at seafloor
by DiveSSI - 20th December 2016
Researchers publish findings after studying aftermath of 2010 earthquake in Chile
Most severe earthquakes take place beneath the seafloor....
Most severe earthquakes take place beneath the seafloor....
Corals can influence microbes in their environment
by DiveSSI - 17th October 2016
Researchers have discovered that despite their static nature, corals do
exert some influence on the microbes in the environment around them.
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Rising water temperatures and ocean acidification affect planktonic organisms
by DiveSSI - 14th August 2016
For the first time, scientists have proven that ocean acidification and rising sea temperatures adversely affects the fatty acid composition of copepo...
Gulf Stream: Scientists calculate path of Greenland meltwater
by DiveSSI - 24th June 2016
Increasing meltwater affects salinity of Gulf Stream
Microplastics found in fish stocks from North and Baltic Seas
by DiveSSI - 2nd February 2016
Seabirds aren't the only animals that are threatened by the bane of microplastics. In two separate studies, scientists at the Alfred Wegener Institu...
Floating summer school sets sail for Cape Town
by DiveSSI - 30th October 2015
Yesterday, 29 October 2015, the research ship Polarstern left its home port of Bremerhaven with 32 students from 19 countries. It will sail to Cape To...
Hydrothermal Vent Discovered In Gulf Of California
by DiveSSI - 31st July 2015
While searching for carbon emissions related to volcanic activity in
