Ocean Life News in Brief: August-15-2014

Project Rippling Images Scans the Ocean

Artist Nathaniel Stern took to diving with a desktop scanner to capture the ocean under his project “Rippling Images“.

National Geographic Explores Sailing History in Nayarit Biosphere

National Geographic reported on the sailing activities of Joaquín Bargalló in the Rivera Marine Reserve Nayarit and the historical issues of sailing.

“Dive in the Ocean” Event Reaches Beach Compostela-Portugal

“Dive in the Ocean” an event organized to create awareness on marine science and technology reached the beach of Compostela- Portugal.

ANDRILL Discovers and Names New Anemone in Antarctic Ice

Expedition of the ANDRILL Program Antarctic of Geological Drilling discovered and name a new species of marine anemone the Edwardsiella andrillae. Specie lives in inverse stratus ice conditions

Thunder-Lighting Strike Ocean Events Require Study

Thunder and lightning strike events in the ocean are unknown and could hold secrets of value to mankind. NOAA assures that average lightning can generate discharges of 300 million volts.

Common Carp Fish Cells Could Benefit Health Sector and Disease Treatment

A study of Mexican University researcher has discovered that the common carp fish cells could be key for the health sector and disease treatments.

New Corals Discovered in North Atlantic Mounts

Team of UK scientists operating ROV managed to take underwater footage of three submarine mounts in the North Atlantic UK region. Mountains elevate from the ocean depths but to don’t break surface waters. The environment homes new coral life forms.

New Anoxic Zone Discovered in Gulf of Mexico

EPA and NOAA discovered an anoxic water zone expanding over 13.08 square kilometers in the Gulf of Mexico.

“Ocean Level of Mercury Triples,” New Study Says

According to a new study published in Nature Magazine levels of Mercury in the oceans have tripled due to human impact.

Namib Desert-Ocean Environment

The environment of Namib where the desert meets the ocean is being highlighted by press for being a unique environment.

National Geographic to Premier new 3D James Cameron Film

James Caron new documentary DEEPSEA CHALLENGE filmed in 3D will be premiered in National Geographic cannel.

Chile Curico Fishermen Report Medusas on Beaches

Fishermen of Chile coast of Curico reported beaches filled with medusas. Specie reported to have similarities to Portuguese medusas.

Maldives Underwater Hotels Hides out in 1.2 Thousand Paradise Islands

Tourism Press report on Maldives underwater hotel complex options. Maldives territory spans over 1.2 thousand islands an underwater hotel is hiding out in the island paradise.

Ocean Life News in Brief

Ocean Level Increase Dropping Oceans Floor: International Press reported on December 5 on the findings of new research which assures that due to ocean level increase the ocean floor is sinking. The study published online in Geophysical Research Levels used mathematical equations to accurately measure the Ocean's floor impact driven by the increased of water volume weight. Using data from 1993 to 2014 researchers found that ocean level increase is causing the Ocean floor to drop globally by the milimeters. Ocean Dead Zones Up By Four: On January 8 New York Daily reported that Ocean Dead Zones have quadrupled.Researchers warned in a new study that oxygen-starved ocean dead zones, where animals and plants are struggling to survive, have increased fourfold and it may not be reversible. The new study was published in the Journal Science. The increase of Dead Zones was linked to climate change. La Niña´s Polar Wave Hitting Hard the US -Freezing Oceans: International Press reported on the Polar Wave hitting hard the US. The event is linked by experts to the influence of La Niña. “For the past couple of weeks, parts of North America have been chilling down to record temperatures, with massive snowfall and icy cold conditions putting life at a standstill for many,” media reported. The US East Coast has been particularly badly hit with the likes of Boston down to Philadelphia reaching bone-chilling lows of near 0°F , with icy winds making it feel closer to around -10°F to -20°F. Officially 18 were dead and 100 million affected. Government of Bali Declares a Garbage Emergency: On January 5 Ocean Conservancy reported on a New Waste Management Emergency in Bali. Massive amounts of ocean debri are affecting the island. The situation has reached its peak as the Government of Bali declared a “Garbage Emergency”. Clean up works have began. “Ivory Coast Village Swallowed by Ocean Increase,” Aljazeera Reports: On January 8 Al Jazeera reported that ocean increase levels are affecting infrastructure in the Ivory Coast. “Rising tides and more frequent, devastating storms are slowly destroying what is left of Lahou-Kpanda, the offshoot of what was once a major colonial town near the mouth of the Bandama River, the longest river in Ivory Coast,” Al Jazeera reported. Arctic Ocean Radioactive Levels on the Rise: IFL Science reported on January 3 on the findings of new report which assures that radioactive levels in the Arctic Ocean are on the rise. “Concentrations of radioactive radium-228 in the Arctic Ocean increased between 2007 and 2015,” the report reads. While levels have not yet reached a mark of concern the trend is worries experts. Lauren Kipp of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution addressed the issue. New World Wide Ocean Turtle Study Says 90% of Plastic Pollution Cases Result in Death: Earth Sky Org reported on January 7 that hundreds of marine turtles die every year after getting tangled in trash in oceans and on beaches. A research published in the journal Endangered Species Research took on a World-Wide Survey covering the major oceans where turtles live. They discovered that 91 % of the entangled turtles were found dead. They also suffered serious wounds from entanglement, leading to maiming, amputation or choking. Double Whirlpools Discovered for First Time: December 4 Press reported that Double Eddies have been registered for the first time in History. Tangled up Double Eddies can travel great distances affecting ecology significantly. Eddies are a natural part of the ocean environment but double whirlpools had only been theorized by mathematicians.

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