Strengthening Ocean Conservation Globally by Connecting People, Telling Stories, Sharing Science
By the University of Kansas Research on fungi underway at the University of Kansas has helped transform tough-to-recycle plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean into key components for making pharmaceuticals. …
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The new tool identifies marine and wildlife habitats to inform wind energy development and offshore activities in the Southeastern Atlantic. Miami, Florida – The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announces the launch …
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By Purdue University Widespread pipe repair technique sends nano plastics into the atmosphere, new study finds WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The tiny bits of plastic that wear off bottles, plastic …
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Virginia Tech A team of researchers led by Virginia Tech Assistant Professor Michael Bartlett has developed an octopus-inspired glove capable of securely gripping objects underwater. Their research was selected for the July …
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By Rice University HOUSTON – Rice University chemical engineers have improved their design for a light-powered catalyst that rapidly breaks down PFOA, one of the world’s most problematic “forever chemical” pollutants. …
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San Diego, CA. OpenOceans Global today announced its launch of an online application allowing citizen scientists to map coastlines around the world that are pervasively fouled by plastic. The goal is to …
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The application uses deep machine learning and photographic image recognition to discern whether or not a product is made from a hawksbill sea turtle’s shell. PORTLAND, Or, USA – Conservation nonprofit SEE …
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Florida is home to a large seasonal aggregation of adult manta rays and also serves as an important manta ray nursery. The first study on the South Florida manta ray …
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A new interactive online exhibit lets audiences experience deep-sea animals and environments that are impossible to explore in-person Try the game at worldoceanexplorer.org/deep-sea-aquarium.html UNITED STATES – The World Ocean Observatory (W2O) and Schmidt Ocean …
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Soel Yachts successfully delivered two new Soel Shuttle 14 passenger ferries to the Pearl Resort Group, located on the French-Polynesian island of Bora Bora. The Soel Shuttle 14 is, to date, the largest passenger ferry …
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