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Ancient Corals Survived Massive Environmental Changes
Fossil corals, up to half a million years old, are providing fresh hope that coral reefs may be able to withstand the huge stresses imposed on them by today’s human activity. Reef ecosystems were…Continue
Started by Robert Doe Mar 16, 2010.
Deep-Sea Volcanoes Play Key Climate Role
A vast network of under-sea volcanoes pumping out nutrient-rich water in the Southern Ocean plays a key role in soaking up large amounts of carbon dioxide, acting as a brake on climate change,…Continue
Started by Robert Doe Mar 16, 2010.
Ancient algae provide insights into Earth's response to global warming
More news from the AGU this week:Using algae records from the early Pliocene, when earth's climate was warmer, scientists are finding evidence which suggests that coastal upwelling off the California…Continue
Started by Robert Doe Dec 17, 2009.
Robot completes first underwater crossing of Atlantic Ocean
Spain handed back to the United States a robot which last week completed the first underwater crossing of the Atlantic Ocean to help monitor climate change by tracking temperatures.The yellow glider,…Continue
Started by Robert Doe Dec 11, 2009.
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