Bass, pollack, lobsters… since May 2022, Ifremer has been carrying out fish tagging missions in Brittany and Normandy. In total, more than 300 fish are tracked using an acoustic telemetry network. The first results are expected in early 2023. Since May 2022, Ifremer has been carrying out sea bass, pollack and lobster tagging missions on …
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Nearly 70% of all oceans are set to lose some pelagic animal biomass, according to recent research. Climate change can influence many meters below the sea surface, putting at risk species that serve as food for certain animals consumed by humans, warns research recently published in the journal Nature. The pelagic environment, an area of …
A ship with food supplies was never able to unload on the volcanic island of Lord Howe in Australia – a rat was found on board, and the cargo ship was quarantined for a week. To ensure that the inhabitants of the island are not left without food, the air force will take care of …
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Researchers hope to solve the problem of pollution of the world’s oceans with the help of materials that are safer for the environment. Scientists at the University of California San Diego have created a polyurethane foam polymer that completely degrades in seawater in a short time. Phys.org reports. The researchers conducted a series of tests …
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The University of Cádiz and the Technological Center for Aquaculture (CTAQUA) organize, from September 12 to 15 and at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, the ULVA international conference, from fundamental biology to aquaculture. More than 80 participants from academia and industry come to Cádiz from 25 countries in Europe, Australia, the US, Korea and …
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The International Maritime Organization is considering tightening controls on the transport of plastic pellets, known as ‘nurdles’, following a series of releases around the world. The danger of nurdles for the environment Plastic resin granules are one of the most common microplastic marine pollutants. The danger of nurdles to the environment cannot be underestimated. These …
Originally from Japan, Watersipora subatra is gradually invading the oceans and seas of the globe. The introduction of a species into a new ecosystem can sometimes lead to irremediable ecological imbalances. In the marine environment, their consequences can be serious due to the difficulty of intervention. There are some spectacular examples, such as the tropical …
In Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is undergoing a new episode of bleaching. This is the sixth since 1998, but the fourth in less than seven years. A frequency that worries researchers and bears witness to the devastating effects of global warming on our oceans, worldwide. Explanations, with three Australian specialists. 2016, 2017, 2020 and …
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The government must now address other threats to the region’s vulnerable wildlife and communities. Australia’s northern territory has incredibly healthy tropical coastlines and seas – a dazzling mosaic of seaweed meadows, coral reefs, mangroves, estuaries and vast tidal flats that support many wildlife as well as indigenous and other communities. The region is home to …
A man was mauled to death by a great white shark in Australia. The last minutes of life the swimmer shouted for help and tried to save, but died.Over the past few years, shark attacks on humans have become more frequent. But, as experts note, even bees are more dangerous to humans than sharks. The …
