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Scientists grow sea stars in lab to understand mass die-off along Pacific Coast

Science Aug 07

Researchers say they have identified the mysterious killer of more than 5 billion sea stars

By Christina Larson, Associated Press

World Aug 03

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The beach is a popular summer destination, but for ancient Greeks it was a different story

Beach vacations only became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy in Western countries.

By Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation

Science May 21

Two clownfish swim inside of a sea anemone in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia
It’s getting hot in the ocean, so clownfish are shrinking their bodies to survive

Though scientists don’t yet know how clownfish shrink, one idea is that they could be reabsorbing their own bone matter. It’s possible the smaller stature may help the clownfish save energy during a stressful scorch since smaller fish need less…

By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

Science May 10

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Humans have seen a tiny fraction of the deep sea. Researchers are trying to change that

The deep sea covers about two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, but according to a new study, humans are estimated to have observed less than .001 percent of the deep seafloor — an area roughly the size of Rhode Island. Stephanie…

By Stephanie Sy, Claire Mufson

Science Apr 26

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Coral bleaching is affecting nearly all the world’s reefs, new NOAA report says

Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage. But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are posing a grave threat to the future of the…

By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young

Apr 16

Colossal squid caught on camera for first time in the deep sea, researchers announce

By Christina Larson, Associated Press

A colossal squid has been caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated submersible.

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Apr 06

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Why the military is creating artificial reefs to protect U.S. shorelines

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Gerard Edic

Artificial, human-made reefs have been deployed around the country to enhance and protect coastlines. The Department of Defense is working to deploy them in waters off its coastal military bases with its “Reefense” project. Ali Rogin speaks with Catherine Campbell,…

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Mar 02

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A glimpse at some of the 100 new deep sea species discovered off the coast of Chile

By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery

Amid underwater mountains off the coast of Chile, scientists believe they’ve discovered 100 or so new species with the aid of a robot capable of diving more than 14,000 feet. Researchers say it demonstrates how the Chilean government’s ocean protections…

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Aug 12

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New documentary explores mesmerizing, dangerous world of freediving

By John Yang, Harry Zahn

The extreme sport of freediving is growing in popularity and interest. A new Netflix documentary called “The Deepest Breath” goes inside the high-risk sport, following freedivers Alessia Zecchini and Stephen Keenan. Director Laura McGann joins John Yang to discuss the…

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Jun 24

Orcas disrupt sailing race near Spain in latest display of inexplicably bold behavior

By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press

A pod of killer whales bumped one of the boats in an endurance sailing race as it approached the Strait of Gibraltar, the latest encounter in what researchers say is a growing trend of sometimes-aggressive interactions with Iberian orcas.

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