Ocean Life News in Brief: December-15-2014
US NOAA NOS Operation Intensifies
The National Ocean Service NOS of NOAA is uploading information for the operation of the conservation, management and protection of coastal areas. NOS translates science, tools and services into action, to address threats to coastal areas such as climate change, population growth, port congestion, and contaminants in the environment, all working towards healthy coasts and healthy economies
“Sea of Chile” Responds to CO2 Ocean Increase with Innovation Forum
The Center of Investigation and Innovation for Climate Change CICC of the Faculty of Sciences of Chile of the University of Santo Tomas UST will address increase of CO2 emissions in the international seminar “Sea of Chile: Needs for Action, Innovation and Negotiation in face of the Acidification of the Ocean.
Vesta Winds Volvo Ocean Race Hits Coral Reef
Crew of Vesta Winds hit a coral reef event which forced the team to abandon the Volvo Ocean Race.
Surf Health Benefits Revealed
International press report on the health and mental health benefits of taking on surf activities.
Zanzibar Tourism Sector Adds New Underwater Hotel
New “Manta Underwater Room” located in the five-star hotel 13 feet under the Indian Ocean off Zanzibar opens with value per night of 1 thousand pounds.
Geology Publishes Subduction Ascendent Contient Models
Researchers of the University of Alberta modelled an ascendent supercontinent in the new report published in Geology. The models were conducted under calculations of the subduction process of tectonic plates.
NASA Reveals Imagery of Ocean of Moon of Jupiter Europa
NASA revealed new detailed image and data with additional information for the deep global ocean of the moon of Jupiter Europa.
Australia Navidad Island to Shut Down for Red Crab Protection Season
Over 120 million red crabs are entering the reproduction phase moving from the remote forests of the Island of Navidad Australia to the warm waters of the Indic Ocean. Crabs are protected by law. The season leads to complete shutdown of the main roads of the island.
Arctic Canada Island Homes Thousands of Prehistoric Shark Fossils
Over 8 thousand prehistoric shark teeth dating millions of year back have been discovered in the Arctic of Banks Canada. The discovery is the conclusion of years of work.
“Hurricanes will Increase 10 Folds with Increase of 2 C,” Copenhagen University States
A new report of the Institute Niels Bohr of the University of Copenhagen published in the scientific magazine “Proceedings of the National Academy of Science” assures that hurricanes and cyclones will increase 10 folds if temperatures increase 2 degrees Celsius.
New North Pole Ancient Ice Surface Reveals Impact of Distant Climate Change
A new study of the researchers of the UAB University of Tromsø Norway and the UK University of Plymouth concluded that the North Pole had almost no ice 4 million years ago. The period coincides with Eras dating 5.3 to 2.8 million years ago when the planet experienced prolonged warm climate.
Oceans Main Issue of the UN-COP20 Lima Peru Summit
Oceans were one of the main issues discussed during the UN-COP20 International Climate Change Summit to be hosted in Lima Peru during December. Over 10.3 thousand delegates from 195 countries will meet with hopes of elaborating a concluding document.
Canarias Government Releases “Origin of Life”
The Government of Canarias released the document “Origin of Life” which addresses the importance of hydrothermal vents in the life processes.
US-NOAA to Impose New Regulations for Protection of Bluefin Tuna Stocks
US will impose new restrictions on the fishing sector for the exploitation of bluefin tuna stocks of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast. NOAA -National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the new regulations effective for commercial fishing vessels,
