The large changes in the carbon isotopic composition of carbonates which occurred prior to the major climatic event more than 500 million years ago, known as "Snowball Earth," are unrelated to worldwide glacial events, a new study suggests.
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What really happened prior to 'Snowball Earth'?
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Global decline in ocean ventilation, oxygenation, and productivity during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum: Implications for the benthic extinction
Ocean acidification27 Jan 2012 | 1:41 amThe prominent global warming event at the Paleocene-Eocene boundary (55 Ma), referred to as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), was characterized by rapid temperature increase and changes in the global carbon cycle in <10,000 yr, and a major extinction of benthic foraminifera. We explore potential causes of this extinction in response to environmental changes linked to a massive carbon injection by comparing sedimentary records with results from a comprehensive climate–carbon cycle model, and infer that an increase in oceanic vertical temperature gradients and stratification… -
NASA infrared satellite instrument sees tropical storm Iggy growing in strength
ScienceDaily: Oceanography News26 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pmThe AIRS infrared instrument that flies on NASA's Aqua satellite has been providing forecasters with the cloud top temperatures in the Southern Indian Ocean's ninth tropical cyclone, which has officially been renamed Iggy. AIRS data showed that the area of strong thunderstorms around Iggy's center has expanded in area over the last day. -
Ecologists capture first deep-sea fish noises
ScienceDaily: Oceanography News26 Jan 2012 | 1:29 pmFish biologists conducted one of the first studies of deep-sea fish sounds in more than 50 years, 2,237 feet under the Atlantic. With recording technology more affordable, fish sounds can be studied to test the idea that fish communicate with sound, especially those in the dark of the deep ocean. -
Coastal storms have long-reaching effects, study says
ScienceDaily: Oceanography News25 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pmCoastal storms are known to cause serious damage along the shoreline, but they also cause significant disruption of the deep-sea ecosystem as well.
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NASA study solves case of Earth's 'missing energy'
27 Jan 2012 | 4:32 pmTwo years ago, scientists released a study claiming that inconsistencies between satellite observations of Earth's heat and measurements of ocean heating amounted to evidence of "missing energy" in the planet's system. Where was it going? Or, they wondered, was something wrong with the way researchers tracked energy as it was absorbed from the sun and emitted back into space? An international team of atmospheric scientists and oceanographers set out to investigate the mystery. -
What really happened prior to 'Snowball Earth'?
27 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pmThe large changes in the carbon isotopic composition of carbonates which occurred prior to the major climatic event more than 500 million years ago, known as "Snowball Earth," are unrelated to worldwide glacial events, a new study suggests. -
NASA infrared satellite instrument sees tropical storm Iggy growing in strength
26 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pmThe AIRS infrared instrument that flies on NASA's Aqua satellite has been providing forecasters with the cloud top temperatures in the Southern Indian Ocean's ninth tropical cyclone, which has officially been renamed Iggy. AIRS data showed that the area of strong thunderstorms around Iggy's center has expanded in area over the last day. -
Ecologists capture first deep-sea fish noises
26 Jan 2012 | 1:29 pmFish biologists conducted one of the first studies of deep-sea fish sounds in more than 50 years, 2,237 feet under the Atlantic. With recording technology more affordable, fish sounds can be studied to test the idea that fish communicate with sound, especially those in the dark of the deep ocean. -
Coastal storms have long-reaching effects, study says
25 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pmCoastal storms are known to cause serious damage along the shoreline, but they also cause significant disruption of the deep-sea ecosystem as well.
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NODC - Water Temperature Observations from All Coastal Regions
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Morgans Point, TX
28 Jan 2012 | 5:54 amRecent Water Temperature: 61.5°F (16.4°C) Observation Date and Time: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:54:00 GMT -
Brandywine Shoal Light DE
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28 Jan 2012 | 5:54 amRecent Water Temperature: 38.8°F (3.8°C) Observation Date and Time: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:54:00 GMT
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Scripps News Archive
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Scripps Oceanography's Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation Toasts 10 Years
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Study Shows Health, Food Security Benefits from Climate Change Actions
12 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amNASA-led study builds on Scripps research identifying mitigation strategies -
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Offers Half-Off Admission to San Diego County Residents
10 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amSpecial 20th anniversary deal valid on the 20th of each month through September 2012 -
Comprehensive Study Makes Key Findings of Ocean pH Variations
19 Dec 2011 | 2:00 amSome organisms already experiencing ocean acidification levels not predicted to be reached until 2100 -
Jeffrey B. Graham: 1941-2011
9 Dec 2011 | 2:00 amMemorial for expert on fish respiration and locomotion set for Jan. 29 at Scripps Seaside Forum
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Ocean acidification
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Organic matter exudation by Emiliania huxleyi under simulated future ocean conditions
27 Jan 2012 | 9:57 amEmiliania huxleyi (strain B 92/11) was exposed to different growth, CO2 and temperature conditions in phosphorous controlled chemostats, to investigate effects on organic carbon exudation, and partitioning between the pools of particulate organic carbon (POC) and dissolved organic carbon (DOC). 14C incubation measurements for primary production (PP) and for extracellular release (ER) were performed. Chemical analysis included amount and composition of high molecular weight dissolved combined carbohydrates (>1 kDa, HMW-dCCHO), particulate combined carbohydrates (pCCHO) and the carbon… -
Global decline in ocean ventilation, oxygenation, and productivity during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum: Implications for the benthic extinction
27 Jan 2012 | 1:41 amThe prominent global warming event at the Paleocene-Eocene boundary (55 Ma), referred to as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), was characterized by rapid temperature increase and changes in the global carbon cycle in <10,000 yr, and a major extinction of benthic foraminifera. We explore potential causes of this extinction in response to environmental changes linked to a massive carbon injection by comparing sedimentary records with results from a comprehensive climate–carbon cycle model, and infer that an increase in oceanic vertical temperature gradients and stratification… -
Chemical oceanography PhD position
27 Jan 2012 | 1:38 amThe Ocean Acidification Research Center (OARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is seeking a graduate student to conduct a fully funded project in the western Arctic Ocean to better understand the controls on carbonate mineral saturation states and ocean acidification in the region. Funding includes full stipend, tuition, health insurance and travel support for one annual meeting. The ideal applicant will have a background (either undergraduate or preferably M.S.) in marine chemistry or a closely related field. The project will require extensive fieldwork in the Arctic Ocean and… -
Ocean acidification and coral reefs: Eat, think, and be merry science cafe
27 Jan 2012 | 1:33 amDate/Time: On January 31, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Luna Star Cafe Remy Okazaki is a doctoral candidate in the University of Miami Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMS) studying how corals from various environments respond to ocean acidification. As the first guest lecturer of the spring 2012 Eat, Think, and Be Merry Science Cafe, Okazaki will present his research entitled, “Ocean Acidification and Coral Reefs”. The Eat, Think, and Be Merry Science Cafe, held at the Luna Star Cafe in North Miami, gives students and the community the opportunity to… -
Coral and mollusc responses to acidified ocean
27 Jan 2012 | 1:26 amCoral and mollusc species with an outer layer of protective tissue are more able to withstand acidic seawater than some other species, according to a recent study. However, higher temperatures projected under climate change are likely to worsen the impact of ocean acidification on coral and molluscs, even affecting those that are otherwise resistant to higher levels of acidity. The increasing atmospheric concentrations of CO2 are making the oceans more acidic. Seawater absorbs some of the CO2 from the atmosphere, and it is thought that by 2100, this will increase the acidity of surface ocean…
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Skidaway Institute's Web log
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Skidaway Institute receives research grant to study glacier carbon
25 Jan 2012 | 9:56 amAron Stubbins Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researchers Aron Stubbins and Marc Frischer have been awarded a research grant from the National Science Foundation for $224,037 to study the origins of organic carbon in glaciers. Stubbins and Frischer are part of an international team working on the two-year project. Glaciers and ice sheets represent the second largest reservoir of water in the global hydrologic system. Although, the carbon contained in the glacial ice is a major contributor to the downstream ecosystems, the dynamics of glacial biogeochemistry are poorly understood. Much of… -
Back out on the ice cap
24 Jan 2012 | 11:39 am19 Jan 2012 Well fed and rested we were ready for another day on the ice. Because of all the uncertainty surrounding the ice conditions we are all trying to make the most of the opportunities we get. Today, in addition to collecting our normal samples, the Bronk team (Stephen and Rachel) are planning to stay a bit longer to collect ice cores and Niko is going to attempt to collect samples for his methane studies. It’s a lot to do and necessitated rather intricate planning, so that we always have enough snow machines, sleds, drivers, guides, and bear guards. Everything started smoothly. We… -
The Alaska adventure continues
24 Jan 2012 | 11:26 am18 Jan 2012 Given the uncertainty of the ice conditions today was an evaluation and re-strategizing day. We began with a big meeting of all the science and logistics team members. We went over the previous day’s adventures and discussed options. Obviously we have come all this way to conduct our research, but we won’t do it if it isn’t safe. Since all of our previous sampling locations are now unavailable, we are left with the option of locating another site or not sampling at all. Brower suggested that further south, because of differences in oceanographic conditions (only 1 northward… -
Barrow — January 17
19 Jan 2012 | 10:58 am17 January 2012 We woke up a little late this morning after yesterday’s late night. Victoria and I met to go over plans for the day and to discuss the details of the experiment that we plan to start today. The experiment is a component of SSU graduate student Zac Tait’s thesis project. Zac couldn’t come this time because he is about to be a father. His daughter, who they will name Iris, is due on 4 February. Zac left me and Victoria with extensive notes and prepared all the supplies but we’ll run it. The goal of this experiment, as in previous ones, is to test the hypothesis that… -
Barrow — Jan 16
19 Jan 2012 | 10:50 am16 Jan 2012 Ice conditions are still unstable. Our UMIAQ support team spent the morning doing reconnaissance of our intended sampling sites. After yesterday’s efforts they suggested that since it might be dangerous, it wasn’t a good idea for anyone on the science team to accompany them. Because the ice is still forming and the ocean is a powerful force, the ice can break-up pretty quickly. The team first scouted out our near shore site, but it was inaccessible due to a major crack between it and our ice trail. We use a trail cut through the ice to guide us on a safe snow machine run…
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Winter Quarter, 2012 OCEAN 450: Climatic Extremes (SLN 16808)
25 Jan 2012 | 10:53 pmWinter Quarter, 2012OCEAN 450: Climatic Extremes (SLN 16808)4 credits (also Honors 221E: SLN 14355 5 credits)M, W, Th, F at 11:30 to 12:20Ocean Teaching Building, Room 205Web address: https://catalyst.uw.edu/workspace/paulj/13956/Instructors: Paul Quay (685-8061) Paul Johnson (543-8474)Course description – This course begins with an examination of the earth’s past for evidence of extreme climate conditions in order to put the current and future climate into perspective. We'll find that the earth's climate has changed over a large range that includes Hothouse… -
Dunes
25 Jan 2012 | 10:51 pmEver go to the beach and wonder why some parts are fenced in? The parts fenced in are called dunes. Dunes are all in different sizes and forms. They are formed by winds. Dunes can be of different shapes and sizes because there are different kinds of wind movements. There can be very strong winds that can cause more sand to move around, or there can be smaller winds which would cause less sand to move around. This would cause the dunes to be less hilly and probably more flat. The dunes are important because in some large storms the dunes protect the streets and houses from huge harmful… -
We had a great open house!
25 Jan 2012 | 10:51 pmWe had beautiful weather and a great turnout for our open house, Skidaway Marine Science Day, last Saturday. If you did not attend, here are some pictures to whet your appetite for next year. » original news -
A lovely trip to Sapelo Island
25 Jan 2012 | 10:50 pmIt's been a busy two weeks. Now it's time to catch up.Earlier this month, I had an interesting day-trip. I had been asked to address a "master naturalist" class being held on Sapelo Island. Sapelo is a coastal island about 40 miles south of Savannah. I was out the door by 6:30 am, just to make absolutely sure I was on board the 8:30 am ferry to the island.I got to the ferry just as the sun was coming up and the view was almost worth having to get up in the dark of the night.A beautiful morning.Marsh near the Sapelo ferry dock.Nearly ready to go.The passengers on the morning ferry… -
purple sand
25 Jan 2012 | 10:48 pmA lot of people wonder why the sand at Plum island is purple. When we went on the field trip that was the first thing i was thinking about. The sand contains Garnet grains which is what makes the sand purple. The name “garnet” comes from the word, “granatum,” which means “a pomegranite,” for the mineral’s resemblance to the red seeds of the pomegranite fruit. Garnet sand can be any colors from pink to red to even light orange. The garnet sand is only located in three places, Plum Island beach sands, Woodruff Pond sand in…
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ReefBase :: News & Updates
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Coral Triangle Atlas Beta Version is launched
2 Jan 2012 | 12:22 pmThe Coral Triangle Atlas (CT Atlas) is an online GIS database, providing governments, NGOs and researchers with a view of spatial data at the regional scale of Coral Triangle region. Data on fisheries, biodiversity, natural resources, and socioeconomics have been collected for decades by scientists and managers working in different parts of the Coral Triangle region.The CT Atlas can be a tool to improve the efficiency of management and conservation planning in the region by giving researchers and managers access to spatial information while encouraging them to share their data to… -
The 2nd Coral Reef Management Symposium on Coral Triangle Areas
22 Aug 2011 | 1:43 pmThe Coral Triangle Area, consisting of the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Brunei, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and Timor-Leste is recognized, not only as the center of world marine biodiversity, but also as the most important refuge for the world’s marine life. The region is home to more than 500 species of corals and 3,000 species of reef fishes. Most importantly, this area supports more than 200 million people. Indonesia is located at the heart of the "The Coral Triangle" and has the largest coral reef area of any country in the world. Unfortunately,… -
1st anniversary SocMonitor issue
4 Aug 2011 | 10:43 amSocMonitor is an electronic bulletin about the Global Socio-economic Monitoring Initiative developed by Maria Pena and Christy Loper to update everyone on what is happending with socio-economic monitoring through the SocMon and SEM-Pasifika initiatives. The issues of the SocMonitor was available for access through SocMon website at publication page. -
Catchment Management and Coral Reef Conservation
26 May 2011 | 1:21 pmCatchment Management and Coral reef Conservation: A practical guide for coastal resource managers to reduce damage from catchment areas based on best practice case studies. By Clive Wilkinson and Jon Brodie was released at the International Marine Conservation Congress in Victoria BC Canada on 16 May. The book aims to assist coastal resource managers deal with the problems arriving at the coast from rivers and streams. To date there has been no guide book for managers. The stimulus was that many coral reef managers reported on problems of sediment, nutrient, pesticide and litter… -
SocMonitor's April 2011 newsletter is released
5 May 2011 | 7:06 pmSocMonitor is an electronic bulletin about the Global Socio-economic Monitoring Initiative developed by Maria Pena and Christy Loper to update everyone on what is happending with socio-economic monitoring through the SocMon and SEM-Pasifika initiatives. The issues of the SocMonitor was available for access through SocMon website at publication page.
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Climate Shifts
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2011 Climate Change in Pictures and Data: Just the Facts
22 Jan 2012 | 3:08 pmI thought this summary of the latest climate facts at the end of 2011 is useful. Peter Gleick is a specialist in water and climate change, and is a MacArthur fellow of the National Academy of Sciences in the US. He reminds us here of the key facts of the climate issue, which is useful in the face of having to listen to the endless ideological banter of non-experts with dodgy datasets. Peter Gleick, CEO Pacific Institute, MacArthur Fellow, National Academy of Sciences Published in Forbes magazine, Jan 21, 2012 For readers of Forbes, the debate over climate change often takes the form of… -
The economic costs of ocean acidification and molluscs
20 Jan 2012 | 6:28 pmDr Selina Ward, University of Queensland, Jan 20, 2012 The literature on the effects of ocean acidification on the biology of marine organisms continues to grow and now covers a wide range of taxa, regions and ecosystems and is reaching the consciousness of the larger community. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal by Matthew Ridley suggesting that ocean acidification isn’t a big problem has elicited a strong response from many scientists, especially those discovering the many ways that OA will negatively affect our future oceans. It is difficult for scientists to convince… -
The 2011 Climate B.S.* of the Year Awards
5 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pmPeter Gleick, Contributor CEO Pacific Institute, MacArthur Fellow, National Academy of Sciences + Follow on Forbes [*B.S. means “Bad Science.” What did you think it meant?] The Earth’s climate continued to change during 2011 – a year in which unprecedented combinations of extreme weather events killed people and damaged property around the world. The scientific evidence for the accelerating human influence on climate further strengthened, as it has for decades now. Yet on the policy front, once again, national leaders did little to stem the growing emissions of greenhouse gases or to… -
Cardinal Pell fails to practise what he preaches.
16 Nov 2011 | 3:42 pmJohn Cook, ABC Religion and Ethics, Nov 17 2011 In a much publicised recent speech, Cardinal George Pell strongly endorsed the importance of evidence in public debate. He argues that “the debates about anthropogenic global warming can only be conducted by the accurate recognition and interpretation of scientific evidence.” It would be hard to find anyone who would disagree with his sentiment – a proper understanding of climate must be built on a foundation of empirical observations. There’s just one problem: Cardinal Pell fails to practise what he preaches. In order… -
Wow – Christy’s Global Warming Skepticism is Evolving!
14 Nov 2011 | 3:44 pmWhile some ecologists worry about whether or not life can evolve fast enough to keep up with the current rate of rapid anthropogenic climate change, another ‘evolutionary’ event is in progress. Prof John Abraham has updated a graph from a few years ago which shows an upward trend in climate skeptic Dr John Christy‘s published conclusions about the rate of climate change. Like global temperature itself, the rate of change in average global temperature that Dr Christy has been reporting appears to be increasing. ‘Evolution’ or just a slow learner?
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Chek Jawa (8 Jan 2012)
8 Jan 2012 | 9:32 amIt's our first monitoring trip for 2012! And what a wet start we had!Despite the rainy weather, this team of enthusiastic volunteers soldiered on and got it done!When we arrive at Chek Jawa, we are greeted by Mama pig and one of her babies. They are both covered in mud!So glad Siti is with us today to give a proper briefing to everyone about the monitoring process. We have a lot of first timers today so it's important to explain things properly. And Siti does it much better than I do.Then we're off to the shore! The tide is still a little high. There are not many very low tides in 2012 that… -
Seagrasses disappearing at Terumbu Semakau?
25 Dec 2011 | 8:53 pmThis submerged reef off Pulau Semakau had lush seagrass meadows when I last visited it in June 2010.When I visited again yesterday, I was shocked to see how little seagrass remained there. The Tape seagrass (Enhalus acoroides) were all short and cropped. I saw several small patches like this. There were a few patches with sparse but long blades, mostly in the Sargassum zone.Terumbu Semakau is a submerged reef that lies just off the Semakau Landfill and some parts of the original Pulau Semakau.Yesterday, I came across a small patch of Serrated ribbon seagrass (Cymodocea serrulata). I saw… -
Tuas (22 Dec 2011)
22 Dec 2011 | 9:58 amThe last TeamSeagrass monitoring at Tuas and Sheryl is doing it alone! Jerome and I were there to do a quick check of the shore, under threatening skies.Well, it is that time of the year when lots of folks are clearing leave. Sheryl did a great job as usual with the monitoring. The seagrass patch is quite lush here! All Spoon seagrass (Halophila ovalis). Sheryl points out that there seems to be growths of brown seaweeds among them. But this is probably normal for this time of the year, when there's lots of seaweed bloom on many of our shores with the flush of nutrients during the monsoon… -
All about sea turtles in the latest Seagrass Watch magazine!
5 Dec 2011 | 10:59 pmThe latest issue of Seagrass Watch magazine is full of sea turtles!Len and Rudi have also kindly included an article about Singapore's own Halophila beccarii, among the rarest seagrasses in the world! Read all about them in Seagrass-Watch Issue 44 Nov 2011There are lots of lovely photos of sea turtles in seagrass meadows! There are articles examining whether there has been a dietary shift among sea turtles following the loss of seagrasses due to extreme weather in Australia. Also, does sea turtle grazing actually help seagrass meadows withstand the effects of excessive fertilisers and… -
10 Dec (Sat): Talk on "Forests of the Sea" by Siti M. Yaakub
3 Dec 2011 | 10:43 pmSeagrass meadows are one of the most productive ecosystems on earth, but no one knows what they are! Are they algae? Are they seaweed? Can they be eaten? Is it true you can find mermaids frolicking in seagrass meadows?Our very own Siti M. Yaakub will teach us about these underwater forests! Find out more about Singapore's fascinating seagrasses and why everyone should hug a seagrass today! Debby Ng who organised these talks, shares more about Siti on the Hantu Blog:Siti read marine biology as an undergraduate at James Cook University where she dabbled in various aspects of the marine sciences…
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ScienceDaily: Coral Reef News
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Detecting detrimental change in coral reefs
26 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pmOver dinner on R.V. Calypso while anchored on the lee side of Glover's Reef in Belize, Jacques Cousteau told Phil Dustan that he suspected humans were having a negative impact on coral reefs. Dustan -- a young ocean ecologist who had worked in the lush coral reefs of the Caribbean and Sinai Peninsula -- found this difficult to believe. It was December 1974. But Cousteau was right. During the following three-plus decades, Dustan, an ocean ecologist and biology professor at the University of Charleston in South Carolina, has witnessed widespread coral reef degradation and bleaching from up… -
Lessons in coral reef survival from deep time
23 Jan 2012 | 8:48 amLessons from tens of millions of years ago are pointing to new ways to save and protect today's coral reefs and their myriad of beautiful and many-hued fishes at a time of huge change in the Earth's systems. Today's complex relationship between fishes and corals developed relatively recently in geological terms -- and is a major factor in shielding reef species from extinction, say experts. -
Unprecedented, human-made trends in ocean's acidity
22 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pmRecent carbon dioxide emissions have pushed the level of seawater acidity far above the range of the natural variability that existed for thousands of years, affecting the calcification rates of shell-forming organism. -
Carbon dioxide is 'driving fish crazy'
20 Jan 2012 | 5:42 pmRising human carbon dioxide emissions may be affecting the brains and central nervous system of sea fishes with serious consequences for their survival, an international scientific team has found. Carbon dioxide concentrations predicted to occur in the ocean by the end of this century will interfere with fishes' ability to hear, smell, turn and evade predators, says a professor. -
Multiple partners not the only way for corals to stay cool
20 Jan 2012 | 5:42 pmFor the first time scientists have shown that corals hosting a single type of zooxanthellae can have different levels of thermal tolerance -– a feature that was only known previously for corals with a mix of zooxanthellae. This finding is important because many species of coral are dominated by a single type of zooxanthellae.
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Reef Builders | The Reef and Marine Aquarium Blog
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Home automation still a hot topic at tech trade shows, hoping 2012 is the year it comes “home”
27 Jan 2012 | 2:20 pmAs hobbyists, we’ve been resourceful when it comes to managing our systems. From the simple use of lamp timers to complex X10 systems to modern day controllers and iPhone apps, we as hobbyists like to push the envelope and do creative mods to try and make our lives simpler. Home automation has been a topic we’ve covered quite a bit over the past few years and while we get excited when we hear about the dream coming closer to a reality, we are beginning to wonder if 2012 will be the year home automation becomes a mainstream reality. Tech tradeshows have been hyping these types of… -
CONIC Bio-reactor from CAD lights is a plug and play biopellet mixer
27 Jan 2012 | 11:45 amThe CONIC Bio-Reactor from CAD Lights is a thoughtfully designed aquarium devices which is a lot more than just a nozzle in a tube. Like the CPR media reactors, the CONIC Bio-Reactor is endowed with a primary forceful flow to aggressively stir the solid carbon dosing biopellets and a secondary rhythmic motion that helps to ensure thorough turnover. The use of biopellets in aquariums has lost a lot of momentum as reefers realize that it can be somewhat problematic without the right set up but the CONIC Bio-Reactor has some features that address the issues of using biopellets. In addition to… -
Hawaii’s aquarium collection ban watch 2012 – four highest bills of concern
27 Jan 2012 | 10:47 amYes, you know it’s not “fun” news when we lead off with this picture but if you care about yellow & chevron tangs or potters and bandit angelfish, read on. Reef Builders staff received a very interesting and detailed examination of several Bills of Concern in the Hawaii State Senate and House – many of which are new proposals to outright ban marine aquarium fish collection in the state. We’re received permission to republish excerpts of this email in an effort to expand awareness of the ongoing threats that the aquarium industry is facing in Hawaii. -
Vectra skimmer cleaner from Vertex featured doing a dry run on video
27 Jan 2012 | 9:45 amClick here to view the embedded video. The Vertex Vectra automatic protein skimmer neck cleaner was first unveiled about four months ago at MACNA but now Vertex is just about ready to let them ship. The Vectra skimmer cleaner is made up of a core engine consisting of a motor assembly which can be paired up with skimmer cup lids of varying diameters. The adjustable squeegee cleaner is turned and pressed by a high torque motor which is quiet and well sealed to protect it from the corrosive nature of seawater. Stay tuned for full release details and pricing for the Vertex Vectra automatic… -
Finding Nemo 3D could boost the aquatics industry all over again
27 Jan 2012 | 7:20 amFinding Nemo, the smash hit movie made from Disney’s computer animation arm Pixar, is coming back for a limited engagement. Although several fans of the show want a sequel, Disney has decided to bring Finding Nemo back to the big screen, this time in 3D. The release date is September 14, 2012. If you have kids, odds are they will know about the movie because of Disney’s massive marketing muscle. You parents will be dragged to the movie theatre where you’ll be able to buy over priced popcorn and sugary snacks. A trend report in 2003 for "aquarium" When Finding Nemo was…
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Latest News about coral reefs
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Study Highlights Stressed State of NMI's Coral Reef Fisheries
11 Jan 2012 | 6:20 pmClarissa DavidSource: Saipan TribuneJanuary 5, 2012 "The need to improve the CNMI's understanding and management of its coral reef fisheries was highlighted in a recently published scientific study that showed troubling findings about the Commonwealth in comparison to other jurisdictions in Micronesia. read more -
Divers Can Explore Marathon Artificial Reef Made From Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad Bridge Section
11 Jan 2012 | 6:18 pmSource: UnderwaterTimesJanuary 3, 2012 "MARATHON, Florida Keys -- Advanced divers seeking to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad's completion can do so by exploring an artificial reef derived from part of the original railroad bridge sunk off Marathon. read more -
First-Ever Hybrid Shark Discovered off Australia
11 Jan 2012 | 6:16 pmJuliet EilperinSource: Washington PostJanuary 3, 2012 "Scientists have identified the first-ever hybrid shark off the coast of Australia, a discovery that suggests some shark species may respond to changing ocean conditions by interbreeding with one another. read more -
Marine Park for Coral Sea?
11 Jan 2012 | 6:07 pmSource: The Daily ExaminerJanuary 2, 2012 "TWO eminent tropical marine scientists have urged Australians to get behind a plan by the Federal Government to transform nearly a million square kilometres of the Coral Sea into the world's largest marine park. read more -
Marine Park for Coral Sea?
11 Jan 2012 | 6:06 pmSource: The Daily ExaminerJanuary 2, 2012 "TWO eminent tropical marine scientists have urged Australians to get behind a plan by the Federal Government to transform nearly a million square kilometres of the Coral Sea into the world's largest marine park. read more
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Coral In the News Feed
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Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative Announces New Director General
12 Jan 2012 | 4:10 pmSource: USA Today Mexican Caribbean Print EditionJanuary 12, 2012 "PLAYA DEL CARMEN - The Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative (MARTI) is pleased to welcome Thomas Meller, an expert in environmental tourism operations, sustainable hotel management, and conservation planning, as its newly appointed director general. read more -
Good Environmental Practices - Underwater Cleanup
11 Jan 2012 | 5:22 pmSource: USA Today Mexican Caribbean print EditionJanuary 5, 2012 "Underwater cleanups are a great way to help protect the marine environment. Special consideration shoul dbe taken when cleaning up underwater, especially around coral reef ecosystems." To view a .pdf of the print article, click here. -
Book Details Kubulau Culture
29 Dec 2011 | 6:05 pmTevita TuiwavuSource: The Fiji TimesDecember 24,2011 "THE documenting of the unique culture of the people of Kubulau District in Bua has been made possible with the launch of a new publication Ecotales from Kubulau: A Guide to the Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Vatu-i-Ra Seascape. The book, launched at the Wildlife Conservation Society office in Suva, is a joint publication by the society and the Coral Reef Alliance. read more -
TGIF – Our Blue (The Tank Bangers)
29 Dec 2011 | 6:02 pmSource: Deep Sea NewsDecember 23, 2011 "A little sentimental, but hey its Christmas time. The Tank Bangers donates proceeds of buying this song to the various groups shown at 5:40 in the video. While I do not support all those groups personally, I would like to add Oceana and The Coral Reef Alliance as conservation groups who have a high impact dollar for donation dollar. No doubt there are others!" read more -
NGOs come together for stronger partnership
29 Dec 2011 | 5:59 pmSource: IUCNDecember 23, 2011 "In the spirit of partnership and the Christmas season, twelve environment organizations gathered at Ma'afu Street in Suva, Fiji yesterday to mark the end of another successful year. ...Environment NGOs that were part of the event were: The National Trust of Fiji; Sea Web; WWF-South Pacific; Wildlife Conservation Society; Coral Reef Alliance..." read more
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NOAA News Releases
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Los Angeles declared StormReady and TsunamiReady
27 Jan 2012 | 1:13 pmOn January 27, the City of Los Angeles will be recognized by NOAA’s National Weather Service as StormReady and the largest city in the nation to become TsunamiReady. -
Statement from Dr. Jane Lubchenco on the death of former NOAA Administrator Dr. Anthony J. Calio
26 Jan 2012 | 11:18 amLast week we were informed of the passing of former NOAA Administrator (1985-87) and physicist Dr. Anthony - Tony - Calio. Known for his strong leadership, Dr. Calio advanced the effort to modernize NOAA’s National Weather Service, which included the development of NEXRAD radar - a major advancement for its time - as well as AWIPS 90, the first program of its kind to bring operational satellite data to the forecasting community. -
Improved way to estimate saltwater recreational fishing unveiled
25 Jan 2012 | 9:06 amNOAA today announced it has begun to use an improved method to estimate the amount of fish caught by saltwater anglers, which will allow rules that fishermen follow to be based on more accurate information. -
Remarks delivered by NOAA Administrator at the American Meteorological Society annual meeting
24 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pmRemarks delivered by NOAA Administrator at the American Meteorological Society annual meeting -
Satellites aid in the rescue of 207 people in 2011
23 Jan 2012 | 2:59 pmIn 2011, NOAA satellites were critical in the rescues of 207 people from life-threatening situations throughout the United States and its surrounding waters.
