Ocean Life News in Brief: September-01-2016
Oldest Ocean Crust Rests in Mediterranean Sea
Science Mag reported on August 15 on a new study published in Nature Geoscience which revealed that the Herodotus Basin homes the oldest ocean crust on Earth. The study says that the crust found in the Mediterranean sea is dated 340 million years old -over 140 million years more than the average ocean crust.
Global Ocean Warming Causing Deadly Bacteria to Rise
Scientific American reported on August 9 on a new study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science which signals to increased deadly bacteria affecting the oceans as global temperatures rise. Researchers from the University of Maryland and the Bloomberg School of Public Health focused on plankton, microorganism and bacteria and found that cholera bacteria and other deadly bacteria are spreading as waters warm up. Infections risks are flagged. Globally WHO -the World Health Organization estimates cholera bacteria to toll deaths above the 140 thousands every year.
Nodule Filed Ocean Environment on the Eye of the New Ocean Mining Storm
Bloomberg ran a report on August 14 on risk investment and environmental impacts of Ocean Floor Mining. Bloomberg highlighted the Asian trend of moving into ocean natural resource exploitation and a new project which will develop in Japan underwater. “Exploration isn't disruptive to the environment. But seabed mining will be,” Bloomberg listed devastating consequences in the Nodule Fields environment.
Tara Expeditions Takes to Whale Shark Research in Pacific Waters
Tara Expeditions reported on August 7 on the advances made in their Whale Shark expedition in the Colombian Island of Malpelo. The crew of Tara is supporting the work of the Foundation Malpelo in the area. Tag, identify and trace programs are sided with coral and whale shark daily dives.
Project AWARE Puts the Heat on CITES COP17 for Legal Inclusion of Sharks and Rays
Project AWARE -International Diving community reported on August 11 on their campaign to pressure the 17th CITIES COP 17 Meeting which will be hosted in South Africa. Project AWARE is campaigning to save sharks and rays from threats and extinction in diverse levels and events. The organization calls for CITES COP17 to secure adoption of CITES Appendix II proposals for nine species of devil rays, three species of thresher sharks and the silky shark.
J-111 Perseverance Takes Verve Cup Trophy
On August 15 Verve Cup Trophy reported that Team J-111 Perseverance took the Chicago Yacht Club’s 2016 Verve Cup Trophy. “This is the first time a J-111 has won the Verve Cup overall since first joining the regatta as a one-design fleet in 2011. Perseverance was tied at 15 points with Utah at the end of the day, but won the tiebreaker,” Organizers said.
Extreme Sailing Series Names Top Credentialed as New Director for Next Level Mission
On August 15 the Extreme Sailing Series communicated that the organization has a New Race Director. Canadian John Craig was appointed as the new Race Director for the Global Stadium Racing circuit. Craig is not only a World-renowned International Race Official but also acted as the Principal Race Officer for the 34th Edition of the America’s Cup San Francisco and the America’s Cup World Series. Additionally Craig carries credentials for overseeing the development of World Sailing’s (formerly ISAF) Sailing World Cup and most recently was Race Director for the Red Bull Foiling Generation.
GEOMAR Science Experiment Demonstrates for First Time Acidification and Rising Temperature Harms on Copepods
GEOMAR reported on August 9 on their advances made in the scientific field of the study of acidification and rising water temperatures and the effects on plankton organisms. “In an experiment with organisms from the Kiel Fjord, a team of biologists from GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel demonstrated for the first time, that ocean acidification and rising water temperatures harms the fatty acid composition of copepods in the natural plankton community. As a consequence, fish might find food of poorer quality, the researchers argue in their publication in PLOS ONE,” GEOMAR reported.
“Senegal Fish are More than Just Hope for Its People,” World Bank Says
The World Bank reported on August 8 on new steps taken in Senegal to better manage local fisheries, improve health, livelihoods and decrease poverty. 50% of Senegal's population animal protein intake is sourced from fish and 17% of its people work in fisheries but the sector has been under environmental degradations. Working with World Bank the Government set the goal of increasing sustainable value by 300 million USD per year for the sector.
17 Million People in Vietnam Mekong Delta Face Severe Climate Change Impacts
On August 1 World Bank reported that Vietnam must adapt and face climate impacts devastating the Mekong Delta. 17 million people live and depend on the delta which has been affected by drought, climate change and contamination.
“Salinity on the Rise in Rich Coastal Environments,” New Jersey Institute of Technology Says
The New Jersey Institute of Technology reported on August 11 on a new study which signals to increased salinity in beach environments. Coastal zones which support rich networks of ocean life forms are expected to be impacted by increased salinities caused by the “powerful impacts of global rising temperatures”.
“Live Fast Die Young”: Syracuse University Says Latitude Has Impact on Lifespan
Syracuse University communicated on August 11 on new lifespan research and differences caused by latitudes of the Globe. The study of Researchers of the University of Syracuse assures that marine animals living in high latitude live longer lives. Scientists studied bivalve´s lifespan. North and South Poles bivalve´s revealed to live long lives and have slow growths while Tropical bivalves closer to the Equator were fast-growing but had short lives.
PLOS ONE Publishes Study on New Bioluminescent Fish Species
On August 10 PLOS ONE reported that two new species can be added to the bioluminescent deep-sea fish family Opisthoproctidae also known as barreleyes. The study of Jan Yde Poulsen from the Australian Museum, Sydney, and colleagues detailed the new species.
With 272 Years of Life Expèctancy Greenland Sharks Now Top All Animals Longevity List
The Faculty of Science of the University of Copenhagen reported on August 12 on studies conducted on Greenland Sharks. Biologists deployed new methods to break the mysteries of the Greenland Sharks and assured to have been shocked to discover that their life expectancy is of at least 272 years. This would give Greenland Sharks the longest life expectancy of all vertebrate animals known to science.
Surfers Mick Fanning and Mason Ho “Live the Search” on the Ice-Snow-Surf Mission
Surfing Magazine released on August 8 video footage of renowned surfers Mick Fanning and Mason Ho on a “Rip Curl -Live the Search” Mission on Ice conquered surf waters. “So dive in...we’re sure you’ll enjoy this Rip Curl excursion to a more northern land of ice and snow with two of the most respected and enjoyed names in surfing,” Surfing Magazine reported.
“200 Million Years Ago Venus Could Home Life,” New NASA Study Says
NASA communicated that Venus could once have homed oceans and a habitable environment. On August 11 NASA revealed findings of a new study which used computer modelling of the planet’s ancient climate. The models were made thanks to the work of Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies GISS in New York. The models took scientists 200 million years back in time where they discovered that Venus was nothing like the “Hellish World” it is today. Scientists added that despite both Venus and Earth formed with similar materials they took different “Evolutionary Paths”.
Science Mag reported on August 15 on a new study published in Nature Geoscience which revealed that the Herodotus Basin homes the oldest ocean crust on Earth. The study says that the crust found in the Mediterranean sea is dated 340 million years old -over 140 million years more than the average ocean crust.
Global Ocean Warming Causing Deadly Bacteria to Rise
Scientific American reported on August 9 on a new study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science which signals to increased deadly bacteria affecting the oceans as global temperatures rise. Researchers from the University of Maryland and the Bloomberg School of Public Health focused on plankton, microorganism and bacteria and found that cholera bacteria and other deadly bacteria are spreading as waters warm up. Infections risks are flagged. Globally WHO -the World Health Organization estimates cholera bacteria to toll deaths above the 140 thousands every year.
Nodule Filed Ocean Environment on the Eye of the New Ocean Mining Storm
Bloomberg ran a report on August 14 on risk investment and environmental impacts of Ocean Floor Mining. Bloomberg highlighted the Asian trend of moving into ocean natural resource exploitation and a new project which will develop in Japan underwater. “Exploration isn't disruptive to the environment. But seabed mining will be,” Bloomberg listed devastating consequences in the Nodule Fields environment.
Tara Expeditions Takes to Whale Shark Research in Pacific Waters
Tara Expeditions reported on August 7 on the advances made in their Whale Shark expedition in the Colombian Island of Malpelo. The crew of Tara is supporting the work of the Foundation Malpelo in the area. Tag, identify and trace programs are sided with coral and whale shark daily dives.
Project AWARE Puts the Heat on CITES COP17 for Legal Inclusion of Sharks and Rays
Project AWARE -International Diving community reported on August 11 on their campaign to pressure the 17th CITIES COP 17 Meeting which will be hosted in South Africa. Project AWARE is campaigning to save sharks and rays from threats and extinction in diverse levels and events. The organization calls for CITES COP17 to secure adoption of CITES Appendix II proposals for nine species of devil rays, three species of thresher sharks and the silky shark.
J-111 Perseverance Takes Verve Cup Trophy
On August 15 Verve Cup Trophy reported that Team J-111 Perseverance took the Chicago Yacht Club’s 2016 Verve Cup Trophy. “This is the first time a J-111 has won the Verve Cup overall since first joining the regatta as a one-design fleet in 2011. Perseverance was tied at 15 points with Utah at the end of the day, but won the tiebreaker,” Organizers said.
Extreme Sailing Series Names Top Credentialed as New Director for Next Level Mission
On August 15 the Extreme Sailing Series communicated that the organization has a New Race Director. Canadian John Craig was appointed as the new Race Director for the Global Stadium Racing circuit. Craig is not only a World-renowned International Race Official but also acted as the Principal Race Officer for the 34th Edition of the America’s Cup San Francisco and the America’s Cup World Series. Additionally Craig carries credentials for overseeing the development of World Sailing’s (formerly ISAF) Sailing World Cup and most recently was Race Director for the Red Bull Foiling Generation.
GEOMAR Science Experiment Demonstrates for First Time Acidification and Rising Temperature Harms on Copepods
GEOMAR reported on August 9 on their advances made in the scientific field of the study of acidification and rising water temperatures and the effects on plankton organisms. “In an experiment with organisms from the Kiel Fjord, a team of biologists from GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel demonstrated for the first time, that ocean acidification and rising water temperatures harms the fatty acid composition of copepods in the natural plankton community. As a consequence, fish might find food of poorer quality, the researchers argue in their publication in PLOS ONE,” GEOMAR reported.
“Senegal Fish are More than Just Hope for Its People,” World Bank Says
The World Bank reported on August 8 on new steps taken in Senegal to better manage local fisheries, improve health, livelihoods and decrease poverty. 50% of Senegal's population animal protein intake is sourced from fish and 17% of its people work in fisheries but the sector has been under environmental degradations. Working with World Bank the Government set the goal of increasing sustainable value by 300 million USD per year for the sector.
17 Million People in Vietnam Mekong Delta Face Severe Climate Change Impacts
On August 1 World Bank reported that Vietnam must adapt and face climate impacts devastating the Mekong Delta. 17 million people live and depend on the delta which has been affected by drought, climate change and contamination.
“Salinity on the Rise in Rich Coastal Environments,” New Jersey Institute of Technology Says
The New Jersey Institute of Technology reported on August 11 on a new study which signals to increased salinity in beach environments. Coastal zones which support rich networks of ocean life forms are expected to be impacted by increased salinities caused by the “powerful impacts of global rising temperatures”.
“Live Fast Die Young”: Syracuse University Says Latitude Has Impact on Lifespan
Syracuse University communicated on August 11 on new lifespan research and differences caused by latitudes of the Globe. The study of Researchers of the University of Syracuse assures that marine animals living in high latitude live longer lives. Scientists studied bivalve´s lifespan. North and South Poles bivalve´s revealed to live long lives and have slow growths while Tropical bivalves closer to the Equator were fast-growing but had short lives.
PLOS ONE Publishes Study on New Bioluminescent Fish Species
On August 10 PLOS ONE reported that two new species can be added to the bioluminescent deep-sea fish family Opisthoproctidae also known as barreleyes. The study of Jan Yde Poulsen from the Australian Museum, Sydney, and colleagues detailed the new species.
With 272 Years of Life Expèctancy Greenland Sharks Now Top All Animals Longevity List
The Faculty of Science of the University of Copenhagen reported on August 12 on studies conducted on Greenland Sharks. Biologists deployed new methods to break the mysteries of the Greenland Sharks and assured to have been shocked to discover that their life expectancy is of at least 272 years. This would give Greenland Sharks the longest life expectancy of all vertebrate animals known to science.
Surfers Mick Fanning and Mason Ho “Live the Search” on the Ice-Snow-Surf Mission
Surfing Magazine released on August 8 video footage of renowned surfers Mick Fanning and Mason Ho on a “Rip Curl -Live the Search” Mission on Ice conquered surf waters. “So dive in...we’re sure you’ll enjoy this Rip Curl excursion to a more northern land of ice and snow with two of the most respected and enjoyed names in surfing,” Surfing Magazine reported.
“200 Million Years Ago Venus Could Home Life,” New NASA Study Says
NASA communicated that Venus could once have homed oceans and a habitable environment. On August 11 NASA revealed findings of a new study which used computer modelling of the planet’s ancient climate. The models were made thanks to the work of Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies GISS in New York. The models took scientists 200 million years back in time where they discovered that Venus was nothing like the “Hellish World” it is today. Scientists added that despite both Venus and Earth formed with similar materials they took different “Evolutionary Paths”.
