A groundbreaking study published today reveals the critical yet severely understudied factor of salinity changes in oceans and coastlines caused by climate change.
Salinity Changes Threatening Marine Ecosystems, New UNF Study Shows
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Warmer Ocean Temperatures Increase Risk of Salmon Bycatch in Pacific Hake Fishery
Rates of Chinook salmon bycatch in the Pacific hake fishery rise during years when ocean temperatures are warmer, a signal that climate change and increased frequency of marine heatwaves could lead to higher bycatch rates, new research indicates.
Tracking Ships’ Icy Paths Amidst Climate Change
There has been much buzz about the warming planet’s melting Arctic region opening shipping routes and lengthening travel seasons in ocean passageways that ice once blocked. Expanded fishing, trade and tourism is envisioned.
New Radar Technique Lets Scientists Probe Invisible Ice Sheet Region on Earth and Icy Worlds
Scientists at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) have developed a radar technique that lets them image hidden features within the upper few feet of ice sheets.
Warmer Weather Makes Venomous Snake Bites More Likely, Especially in Spring
In Georgia, a snake hotspot in the United States, for each degree a day heats up, the odds of getting bitten by a venomous snake increase by nearly 6%.
June Marked by Record-Setting U.S. Heat Waves, Severe Weather
June 2023 was record hot for some parts of the U.S., while other locations were roiled by severe weather and poor air quality, according to experts from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
