Ocean Life News in Brief: November-1-2014

Antarctica Basin Mapped Out by US National Foundation

National US Foundation approved 21 million USD for a project which will map out the Antarctica basin utilizing over 200 floating technology capable of gathering acoustic, chemical, biological and physical data of the basin.

Russia Discovers New Island in the Artic Opening Debate on Geological Artic Dynamics

Members of the Russian investigation expedition of the vessel Admiral Vladimirski have officially confirmed the discovery of new island in the sea of Laptev in the Artic. Coordinates taken in location prove that the island has never been marked in the maps. Age of the island has not yet been determined nor revealed.

Spain University of Oviedo Reveals Bacteria Components of Value for Health

Researchers of the University of Oviedo Spain have discovered bacteria which produce elements which could be used by the pharmaceutical sector. Bacteria in focus inhabit algae and world coral ecosystems. Researchers discovered the bacteria in the Cantabrian Sea. Work is part of the investigation of the recently created Marine Austrian Observatory OMA. Bacteria in question are actinomycetes until now the primary known producers of antibiotics, anti-tumors and other essential health sector components.

New Study Says 300 Million Cubic Meters of Magma Flowed in El Hierro in 2012

New innovative method based on thermic image analysis of the ocean surface has calculated the volcanic eruption registered in the waters south of El Hierro Spain which took place from October 2011 to February 2017. The analysis assures that the total magma discharged was of 300 million cubic meters. Data corroborated against the analysis of the Oceanographic Institute of Spain revealed that the new method is trustworthy for volcanic activity calculations.

NOAA Deep Argo Project to Measure World Oceans Temperature and Salinity

NOAA Deep Argo -project will monitor temperature and salinity up to 3.75 miles in depths through robotic floats will measure key data for the entire ocean. Temperature and Salinity measurements are the primary elements which define not only ocean conditions, dynamics, pressure, flow, biology, thermoclines and local ocean elements but influence global cycles. A total of 3.5 thousand floats will be deployed by NOAA in Deep Argo.

Researchers of Cornell University Say Mimas Saturn Moon Could Hide an Ocean

Researchers of the University of Cornell concluded that Mimas one of the many Moons of Saturn could home a hidden ocean in its interior body. Researchers based their conclusions on imagery and orbit studies which reveal that the nucleus of the moon -closest to the planet is "non-conventional". The study was published in the Magazine Science.

ASP Brazil Santa Catarina Hawaiians Shine Day 1 of Oceano Santa Catarina Pro

ASP reported from the Brazil State of Santa Catarina Hawaiians Shine Day 1 of Oceano Santa Catarina Pro. "The iconic Brazilian pointbreak at Praia da Joaquina in Brazil produced light offshore winds and small but rippable waves in the 2-foot range (0.5-meter) for the opening day of competition at the ASP 5-Star Women’s Oceano Santa Catarina Pro," ASP stated.

Artic Radiation-Ice Bridge Sea Experiment of NASA Investigates Retroactive Cycles

NASA is investigating if the marine ice retreat of the Arctic Ocean is contributing in a retroactive cycle which causes an increase of cloud formations and the alteration of temperatures among other issues. The investigation of NASA includes aerial missions on the Arctic Ocean through the ARISE- Arctic Radiation-Ice Bridge Sea and Ice Experiment.

2014 Caribbean Cyclone Season Entering Final Phase

Local press of the Caribbean continue to report on the final phase of the 2014 Cyclone Season and its impacts on the ocean sector. The season this year was overridden by the effects of El Niño.

Spain Hesperides Says Expedition Data Gathered Requires Decades for Analysis

Spain vessel Hesperides has concluded a 42 thousand nautical mile expedition and assures to have gathered so much data that decades are needed for its full analysis. Thousands of samples have been extracted and classified for the investigation of the least known aspects of the oceans.

Centro America 7.4 Earthquakes Signals to Increased Activity and Tsunami Alert

El Salvador government declared on October 14th a tsunami alert in the Pacific Ocean after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake registered in the Centro American regions. The alert was suspended minutes after it was declared. Vigilance for activity in the region intensifies.

Ecuador Tropical Tuna Commission Concludes with Investigation Planning

Ecuador MAGAP Ministry of Agriculture, Live-Stock, Aquiculture and Fishery in coordination with the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission CIAT inaugurated the First Technical International Reunion on Coryphaenahippurus populations. Delegations of scientists of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, US, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Ecuador met in Manta province of Manabi. Meetings concluded with the planning of joint investigations.

Marine Archeologists Present New Shipwreck Discovery Techniques

Over 300 researchers and archeological experts presented new techniques to discover lost ships in the ocean floors. The event was hosted in Spain University of Cartagena UPCT.

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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