Marine Biology
5 articles
What Are Deep Sea Life Adaptations and Their Biomedical Potential?
Pharmaceuticals derived from marine organisms boast success rates two to four times higher than those from terrestrial sources.
Global Ecosystems Adapt to Environmental Stress
As of October 2024, approximately 77% of coral reefs worldwide have been affected by the worst global coral reef bleaching event since records began, according to Statista.
The Hunt for Super Reefs Offers Hope for Coral Conservation
Corals in the Gulf of Aqaba have already demonstrated an extraordinary tolerance to temperatures exceeding 30°C, offering a glimpse into the future of reef survival, according to Unesco .
Ice Age Sea Level Drops Boosted Seafloor Volcano Activity, Study Finds
Sediment records from the eastern equatorial Pacific reveal that ancient ice ages, by dropping sea levels, supercharged deep-sea volcanoes.
Hunga Tonga Eruption: 55km Reach, Rewrites Climate, Impacts Marine Life
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in January 2022, unleashing a force so immense its boom resonated across continents, reaching as far away as Canada.