Ocean Life News in Brief: July-01-2015

Valencia University Research Studies Symbiotic Dolphin Organism

Researchers of Universitat de Valencia UV published a new paper in PLoS ONE Magazine revealing symbiotic lifeforms linked to dolphins. The paper “Living on the Edge” studied tropical and template dolphins and percebes organisms attached to Dolphin fins.

MBARI Studying Octopus Ecological Importance of Opistoteuthis Adorabilis

Researchers of MBARI are studying the ecological importance of a small newly discovered octopus. The specie was named Opistoteuthis adorabilis is now under study in laboratories.

Ghost Fish Registered 8.1 Thousand Meters Below Surface Waters

Video footage of an unknown specie of fish dwelling in the depths up to 8.143 meters below surface waters was released. The ghost fish capacity to adapt to extreme environment was highlighted by scientists.

WWF Says Increase of Marine Protected Areas is Best Investment

The WWF report which concluded that the increase of protected marine areas is the best investment for oceans continues to break news. WWF says that the increase of marine protected surface globally could translate to numerous values for the environment and humanity.

Genetic Studies of Reproductive Genes of Rice Fish of Japan Breakthrough

Researchers breaking into the genetic coding of the Rice Fish of Japan Oryzias latipes have identified the gene foxl3 as the key element for specie reproduction.

Nature Magazine Published China Science Report of Value

Nature Magazine published a scientific report elaborated by Chinese scientists which focused on the currents of the Pacific Ocean and its climatic effects. The report assures to contain value for the improvement of forecasts and extreme climate response. The report also addresses El Nino and La Nina weather patterns which seem to be no longer tied to 4 nor 2 year cycles.

CSIC Reveals New Tool for Magma Dynamic and Eruption Forecasts

CSIC Spain working with an international Team of researchers has developed a tool which allows near future real time follow up of the magma of the volcano as it flows to the surface. The tool is reported to be of value for estimation of magma dynamics and eruption. The paper was published in Scientific Reports.

Red Crabs Take Over South California Coasts

Press reported that the coast areas of South California US are under the impact of invasion of red crabs. The event was linked to El Nino.

Island Evolution of Madagascar Under Press Eyes

Press reports on studies which explain how animals arrived millions of years ago to Madagascar and evolved into their own unique evolution branch. Island evolution, natural rafts, global climate and historical ocean conditions are under study.

CSIC Releases Half Decade of Platinium Study Impacts

CSIC Spain under the frame of investigations which have started over two decades ago is performing in Galicia an inquest on the impact of platinum in the environment. The element utilized by the car industry is reported by found in marine organisms. Studies focused on the issue have started five years ago. Findings are being now released to the general public. The report urges for the development of new technologies to avoid health and environmental impacts.

NASA Europa Mission Green Lighted and in Development Phase

NASA communicated that the Europa Mission was greenlighted and entered development phase. Oceans of Europa have been identified as a hotspot in the search of new forms of life.

Ceres Data Study Opens Questions for Ice Surface Reservoirs

Study of visual imagery and data of Ceres -the dwarf planet has opened questions to the presence of surface ice reservoirs. Image data relayed reveal shining points on the surface of the dwarf planet.

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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