The silencing of the seas: how our oceans are going quiet
The oceans are filled with sounds produced by animals. However, a recent study shows that ocean sounds are diminishing due to nutrient pollution and ocean acidification.
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As climate change alters the oceans, what will happen to Dungeness crabs?
Global climate change is altering the chemistry of the oceans. A recent study suggests that the Pacific coast's lucrative Dungeness crab fishery could suffer as ocean water becomes more acidic.
An open letter to the Prime Minister on the climate crisis, from 154 scientists
Atmospheric, marine, environmental, biological and medical scientists join in calling for more focus on the damage being wrought by climate change.
Microscopic marine plants bioengineer their environment to enhance their own growth
Tiny organisms change ocean acidity to benefit themselves.
Oceans may become too acidic for animals to smell their way around
'Smell-free seas' would be a disaster for marine life.
How fish and clean water can protect coral reefs from warming oceans
A combination of factors – pollution, disease and overfishing – is harming corals but scientists have found clues to effective treatment by studying corals' microbiome.
Why managing ocean acidification is crucial for South Africa
South Africa has the opportunity to benefit from its ocean economy. But to do that, the country needs to put better policies in place to counter ocean acidification.
It’s not ‘doom and gloom’ to point out what’s really happening to coral reefs
Marine scientists have been accused of being biased towards 'doom and gloom'. But it's not bias if the outlook for coral reefs really is gloomy.
Ocean acidification is already harming the Great Barrier Reef’s growth
By artificially going 'back in time' to more alkaline ocean conditions, researchers have shown the damage that ocean acidification is already doing to the Great Barrier Reef.
The Great Barrier Reef faces a mixed future in acidifying oceans
Ocean acidification will hurt some parts of the Great Barrier Reef more than others.
Ocean acidification causes young corals to develop deformed skeletons
Without action to curb the rising acidity of our seas, corals will start to develop deformed skeletons at a crucial young stage of their lives.
Mussel power: how ocean acidification is changing shells
Shellfish will have more brittle shells as oceans get more acidic – making them more vulnerable to predators. New research gives a fascinating glimpse into how they will adapt.
Attack of the jellies: the winners of ocean acidification
We know a lot about the potential negative effects of ocean acidification on marine creatures. But might some species actually benefit? The answer is yes, but this isn't necessarily a good thing.
As the Earth enters its third mass bleaching event, will corals survive?
Many corals can't make it through the bleaching events caused by warming ocean waters. But some can – and scientists are trying to learn more about the sources of their resilience.
Ocean acidification: the forgotten piece of the carbon puzzle
It should not be assumed that policies intended to deal with the climate will simultaneously stop ocean acidification.
The oceans are changing too fast for marine life to keep up
Over the past five years we've seen a significant increase in research on ocean acidification and warming seas, and their effect on marine life. Overall, unfortunately, the news is not good.
Setting priorities for environmental research is daunting when the questions are so huge
One of the Australian government's new research priorities is "environmental change". But can be hard to know how to tackle such huge and interlinked issues as climate change and species extinctions.
Temporary ban on fishing reflects how fragile Arctic ecosystem is
A melting Arctic means new areas will be open to commercial fishing but scientists – and bordering countries – say they need time to study the ecological and economic risks.
The march of the king crabs: a warning from Antarctica
Hundreds of meters below the surface of the freezing ocean surrounding Antarctica, the seafloor is teeming with life. The animals living there have no idea that an army is on the brink of invading their tranquil environment.
Following Nemo: marine life is heading south
As warmer seas move further south, tropical wildlife is going with them, giving us a dramatic insight into how global warming is changing our oceans.
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Director, Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor, Marine Biology, University of Adelaide
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Distinguished Research Professor and Australian Laureate, James Cook University
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Emeritus Professor, School of Science, Griffith University
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Professor; Executive Director, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
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Earth and paleo-climate scientist, Australian National University
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Adjunct professor, Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University, Charles Darwin University
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Senior Research Fellow, Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems CRC, University of Tasmania
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Chief Research Scientist, Centre for Tropical Water & Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER), James Cook University
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Distinguished Professor, James Cook University, James Cook University
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Professor and Program Leader, Conservation Planning, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University
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Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull
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Senior Research Scientist, Oceans and Atmosphere, CSIRO
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Professor of Conservation Biology, University of Oxford
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Professorial Research Fellow, Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney
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