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Plastic waste is poisoning the ocean
Oceanography

Plastic waste is poisoning the ocean

Oceanographer David Gallo, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) as he boarded his ship anchored in the area where the Titanic was resting, saw evidence of a much…

December 17, 2018
Gulf of Mexico 'diving'
Oceanography

Gulf of Mexico 'diving'

US scientists claim that most of the oil in the Gulf of Mexico has settled to the bottom rather than disappear like officials say.

December 17, 2018
Giant algae threaten China
Oceanography

Giant algae threaten China

A cluster of algae that covers up to 200 square kilometers is heading toward China's east coast, threatening the region's ecology and tourism.

December 17, 2018
Dead waters are spreading
Oceanography

Dead waters are spreading

The conclusion of a group of US and Swedish scientists shows that dead sea areas - where aquatic species cannot survive due to lack of oxygen - are continuing to expand.

December 17, 2018
Found 4,000 year old deer horns on the beach
Archeology

Found 4,000 year old deer horns on the beach

The deer horn and skull found dating back 4,000 years will help scientists better understand the ecosystem and the environment as well as the cause of the deer's death.

December 17, 2018