Ocean Life News in Brief: October-15-2016
New Study Says Dione -Saturn´s Moon Homes an Ocean
Popular Mechanics reported on September 30 on a new study which signals that another Moon of Saturn has an Ocean. The study published in the Journal Geophysical Review Letters points to Saturn's Moon Dione as “ocean rich”.
MIT and WHOI Breakthrough Internal Ocean Tide Understanding
MIT News communicated on September 28 that researchers using better internal ocean tide simulations could benefit our society. Ocean engineers and scientists from MIT, the University of Minnesota at Duluth UMD and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution WHOI accurately simulated the motion of internal tides. They found that the tides’ chaotic patterns could be explained by two oceanic structures. The study was published in the Journal of Geophysical Research and the Journal of Physical Oceanography.
Scientists Figure Out Origin of Toxic Algae US West Coast Crisis 2015
AP reported on September 30 that the toxic algae crisis which impacted fisheries of the US last year were caused by “unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters”. The event also impacted marine life. Scientists linked the large patch of warm ocean water, nicknamed the “blob,” to the vast ribbon of toxic algae that flourished in 2015 and produced record-breaking levels of a neurotoxin that is harmful to people, fish and marine life.
12 Years of International Satellite Ocean Data Used to Unravel Earth's Interior Mysteries
Space reported on September 30 that Satellites monitoring oceans could help in the study of the Earth's internal composition. “A team of researchers from around the World has mapped the electrical structure of Earth's lithosphere to a depth of about 250 kilometers using 12 years of satellite data from several internationally cooperative projects,” Space reported. Researcher from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich explained that the methods of study could also be used to study other celestial bodies.
New Zealand Looks Into Open Ocean Farming Projects
Stuff New Zealand press reported on October 3 on a new ocean farming project in the country which is ready to boost its exports. The Nelson's Cawthron Institute conducting “groundbreaking open ocean shellfish farming” is in focus for its potential take New Zealand aquaculture sector to the next level.
Melges 32 World Championship on a Visual Look Back
On October 2 Melges 32 World Championship released the best photographs of the event which ran from September 29 to the date.
Popular Mechanics reported on September 30 on a new study which signals that another Moon of Saturn has an Ocean. The study published in the Journal Geophysical Review Letters points to Saturn's Moon Dione as “ocean rich”.
MIT and WHOI Breakthrough Internal Ocean Tide Understanding
MIT News communicated on September 28 that researchers using better internal ocean tide simulations could benefit our society. Ocean engineers and scientists from MIT, the University of Minnesota at Duluth UMD and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution WHOI accurately simulated the motion of internal tides. They found that the tides’ chaotic patterns could be explained by two oceanic structures. The study was published in the Journal of Geophysical Research and the Journal of Physical Oceanography.
Scientists Figure Out Origin of Toxic Algae US West Coast Crisis 2015
AP reported on September 30 that the toxic algae crisis which impacted fisheries of the US last year were caused by “unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters”. The event also impacted marine life. Scientists linked the large patch of warm ocean water, nicknamed the “blob,” to the vast ribbon of toxic algae that flourished in 2015 and produced record-breaking levels of a neurotoxin that is harmful to people, fish and marine life.
12 Years of International Satellite Ocean Data Used to Unravel Earth's Interior Mysteries
Space reported on September 30 that Satellites monitoring oceans could help in the study of the Earth's internal composition. “A team of researchers from around the World has mapped the electrical structure of Earth's lithosphere to a depth of about 250 kilometers using 12 years of satellite data from several internationally cooperative projects,” Space reported. Researcher from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich explained that the methods of study could also be used to study other celestial bodies.
New Zealand Looks Into Open Ocean Farming Projects
Stuff New Zealand press reported on October 3 on a new ocean farming project in the country which is ready to boost its exports. The Nelson's Cawthron Institute conducting “groundbreaking open ocean shellfish farming” is in focus for its potential take New Zealand aquaculture sector to the next level.
Melges 32 World Championship on a Visual Look Back
On October 2 Melges 32 World Championship released the best photographs of the event which ran from September 29 to the date.
Vendee Globe IMOCA´s 60 Poised for the Non-Stop Solo Around the World Race
The Vendee Globe will kickstart on November 6 in its Eighth Edition. Starting from Les sables d´Olonne the Vendee Globe is the only Non-Stop Solo Round the World Race without assistance. Twenty-nine skippers representing four Continents and ten Nations will set sail on IMOCA 60s.
Hurricane Matthew Warnings: Devastating Winds, Mudslides, Rough Surf and Rain
On October 2 Official Warnings were issued by Authorities for Hurricane Mathew. “Hurricane Matthew will impact the US East Coast later this week, but how close it tracks and its strength will determine the severity of the impacts,” Weather media reported. Devastating winds, surge, rain and mudslides affecting the Caribbean Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica as well as Bahamas, Turks and Caicos were flagged. Minimal US impacts were set at rough surf and rip currents.
WSL Top Surfers to France for Final World Title Stretch
On October 2 -days to the France Stop of the WSL CT World Tour 2016 WSL reported that the World Title Race would resume with five contenders racing to take the lead. “While John John Florence and Gabriel Medina are battling for control of the driver's seat, Matt Wilkinson, Jordy Smith and Kelly Slater are all very much in the running,” WSL reported.
NOAA New Report Values Ocean Economy as Massive Contributor to National Health
NOAA released on September 28 stats of the US Ocean and Great Lake Economy Report. The report revealed that the sector contributes over 117 billion USD in wages making up 2.2 % of national employment -”more than crop production, telecommunications and building construction combined”. Total of 3 million people at 149,000 businesses are employed in the sector.
Canada Animal Rescue Using Acoustic Pingers to Herd Stranded Dolphins
Canada Press News reported on actions taken in Northern New Brunswick to guide stranded dolphins into open waters. “Animal rescue crews are hoping to use acoustic pingers to herd six stranded dolphins out of a shallow waterway in northern New Brunswick, and back into open ocean,” media reported.
New Scientific App Opens Access to Public to Track Whales Navigating the Atlantic
CTV reported on a new App which allows the public to follow Whales off the Atlantic Coast. The Dalhouse University deployed unmanned deep diving gliders with special equipment that is not only allowing scientists to track Whales and conduct studies but allows Public Access.
WDC Presses at 66th International Whaling Commission Biennial Meeting
WDC Presses at 66th International Whaling Commission Biennial Meeting
On October 3 WDC -Whale and Dolphin Conservation communicated on the approach of the 66th International Whaling Commission’s biennial meeting. The meeting will be held in Slovenia from October 20 to the 28th. “Did you know that the ban on whale hunting came into full force in 1986, exactly 30 years ago?” WDC asked.
First Evidence of Deep-Sea Animals Ingesting Microplastics Released
First Evidence of Deep-Sea Animals Ingesting Microplastics Released
On September 30 the University of Bristol communicated that the first scientific evidence of deep-sea animals ingesting microplastic is now public. Scientists working in the mid-Atlantic and south-west Indian Ocean have found evidence of microfibers ingested by deep sea animals including hermit crabs, squat lobsters and sea cucumbers. The study provides scientific evidence for the first time in history of the environmental impact of microplastic pollution.
Sea-Floor City-Sized Maps Reveal Marine Snow Acts as Food Fuel for Marine Life On September 29 the National Oceanography Centre released a new study on marine snow and its importance to the life cycles of the ocean. The organization assured to have composed “city-sized” maps of the terrain and life of the sea-floor. In this new vision they revealed that marine snow acts as a source of food to fuel a higher biomass of marine life. The cycle extends beyond the flat surface of the ocean floor.
Sea-Floor City-Sized Maps Reveal Marine Snow Acts as Food Fuel for Marine Life On September 29 the National Oceanography Centre released a new study on marine snow and its importance to the life cycles of the ocean. The organization assured to have composed “city-sized” maps of the terrain and life of the sea-floor. In this new vision they revealed that marine snow acts as a source of food to fuel a higher biomass of marine life. The cycle extends beyond the flat surface of the ocean floor.
