lobsters tracked using an acoustic telemetry network

In Brittany, lobsters tracked using an acoustic telemetry network

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 going to lose some of that animal biomass

Global warming deteriorates the depths of the ocean and puts our food at risk: study warns

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 …

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plastic in water

Scientists have developed a bioplastic that dissolves in sea water

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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ULVA international conference

Cádiz will host scientific knowledge on macroalgae and their applications

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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danger of nurdles

The danger of nurdles for the environment

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 …

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Watersipora subatra

Science images: Do these strange “moss animals” threaten the ecological balance of the oceans?

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 …

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Why the bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef is a disaster for the whole world

Why the bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef is a disaster for the whole world

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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A ban on seabed mining in Australia’s northern territory is a victory for marine life, fisheries, and culture

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 …

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