Ocean Life News in Brief: September-01-2014
Chile ABYSSALIA to Reveal Abyssal Chile Ocean Life-Forms
Chile Region of los Rios and the University Austral of Chile presented the “ABYSSALIA: Deep Ocean Inhabitants” Exhibition. The show will expose scientific collection of fish, corals, crustaceous, mollusks and sponges of the abyssal zone of the country living between 1 to 6 thousand meters of depths in the Oceans of Chile.
Eleuthera Island Connection Inflection Point of Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Ocean
Local press of the Caribbean highlighted the island of Eleuthera homing only 8 thousand residents and part of the Bahamas as the connection point between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Ocean.
Unique Footage of Giant Squid Architeuthis Obtained
New expedition to obtain footage of the giant squid Architeuthis reported success in goal. The expedition was led by Japanese scientists.
Trade Winds Weakening Could Reduce Low-Oxygen Ocean Zones
Investigation of experts of the Washington US University assured that climate change is weakening trade winds and could reduce the low-oxygen water zones.
Leading Oceanographer Sylvia Earle Premiers MISSION BLUE in NETFLIX
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle chooses NETFLIX to premier MISSION BLUE. The scientist has spent over seven thousand hours conducting research below surface waters.
Panama Canal Celebrates 100 Years of Inter-Oceanic Flow
The Panama Canal is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Since its construction in 1914 over one million vessels have crossed the inter-oceanic pathway.
Researchers Discover Most Ancient Mammal Fossils in Antarctica
Argentina and Swedish Researchers assure to have discovered fossils belonging to the most ancient mammals in the Antarctica. Fossils would belong to the Early Eocene Era when the White Continent was home to tropical forests.
US National Marine Sanctuaries to Utilize GOOGLE Under-Water View
Scientists working for the US Government are learning to master the wide-lenses and technology provided by “Street View” GOOGLE which has now made available coral and under-water life forms to the public. Technology will be utilized for study and management of national marine sanctuaries.
CSIC Reveals Bacteria Altering Known Oceans Biogeochemistry Routes
International Study has discovered that the bacteria present in oceans Dokdonia sp utilizes light and fixates up to 30% of its Carbon from CO2. The Superior Council of Scientific Investigations CSIC of Spain -participating in the study explained that the finding alters the known routes which construct the biogeochemistry of the basins. Work was published at PNAS Magazine.
International Space Station Sea Plankton Controversy Opens Door for New Research
International press fed controversy on the alleged claims made by a Russian Official who collected samples which show evidence of sea plankton on the outside of the International Space Station open the doors for new research on species nano organisms natural equipped for space environment tolerance and space dynamics and questions execution of clean-assembly components.
NASA Study Reveals Marine Artic Ice Sheet Snow Decrease
Study of NASA and Washington University confirmed that snow accumulating in the marine ice sheets of the Artic have decreased significantly near Alaska basins between 1950 and 2013. The work was published in the “Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans“.
“Wave Industry Leaders Team with Bosch Rexroth,” Ocean Energy Europe
Ocean Energy Europe reported that a number of leading wave energy firms have joined forces with global drive and control manufacturer Bosch Rexroth in a bid to create a standardized, self-contained offshore electricity generator for the wave industry.
US Energy Water Power Program Maps Potential Areas for Ocean Energy
The Water Power Program has released reports and maps that assess the resource potential of the nation's waves, tidal, ocean, and river currents, and ocean thermal gradients. These resource assessments are pivotal to understanding water power's potential for future electricity production. With more than 50% of the population living within 50 miles of coastlines, there is vast potential to provide clean, renewable electricity to communities and cities across the United States using marine and hydrokinetic technologies.
