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Climate change would result in major reductions in sea floor marine life by 2010

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 11:36

A new study used advanced climate models to predict that sea floor dwelling marine life would decline by 38 per cent in the North Atlantic and over five per cent globally over the next century.

Nations fail to agree on Antarctic marine reserve

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 15:08

The nations that make decisions about Antarctic fishing failed today for a third time to agree on a plan that would create the world`s largest marine sanctuary.

Present ocean acidification at highest level since 300m years

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 12:12

A new study has revealed that the oceans are more acidic now than they have been for at least 300 million years, due to carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels.

Climate change will upset vital ocean chemical cycles

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 11:58

A new research has suggested that rising ocean temperatures could hamper natural cycles of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and phosphorous.

How marine life adapts to acidification of oceans revealed

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 13:30

A study into marine life around an underwater volcanic vent in the Mediterranean, may hold the key to understanding how some species will be able to survive the acidifying of sea water.

Rising CO2 levels causing `tooth decay` in marine organisms

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 12:48

Rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are having a catastrophic effect on microscopic marine life, according to scientists.

Parl panel asks Govt to frame rules for marine life protection

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 11:01

A Parliamentary panel has expressed displeasure at non-commercial vessels not being prohibited from using paints that contain harmful chemicals, saying the practice would adversely impact marine life.

Toxic waters may have delayed spread of complex life in ancient oceans

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 19:51

Inhospitable hydrodgen-sulphide rich waters could have delayed the spread of complex life forms in ancient oceans, a new study has suggested.

Jurassic records yield clues to global warming

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 19:10

Findings from fieldwork along the North Yorkshire coast reveal strong parallels between the Early Jurassic era of 180 million years ago and current climate predictions over the next century.

Corals may quit warming oceans?

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 22:40

Corals could quit equitorial seas as the warming trend continues unabated, according to new evidence unearthed by marine scientists.

Marine life under threat from UV radiation

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 16:16

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the latest threat to seas and oceans besides global warming and atmospheric carbon.

Oil spill harms marine life, but recovery possible

Last Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012, 15:52

Salt marshes are commonly disturbed by natural events and, as a result, they may be able to also recover from oil spills if the oil disturbance is not too large.