Sea life studies aid researchers in several ways, including the development of new medications and biofuels. OHSU researchers, in partnership with scientists from several other institutions,... Read more
Seeding the oceans with iron may not address carbon emissions Numerous geo-engineering schemes have been suggested as possible ways to reduce levels of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in t... Read more
If we’re going to clean up to ocean, we’re going to need some robotic help. These floating trash suckers might just do the trick. The ocean is a vast place. And while we humans have managed... Read more
“Data are insufficient for many regions of the world,” No life without water. Catastrophes like droughts or strong rains reflect our dependence on the water cycle and climate sys... Read more
Something for the “Oceanic Fleet” of autonomous, renewable energy driven plastic scooping robots to help with . . . IT While working on a research sailboat gliding over glassy se... Read more
In the last 30 years, more than 90 percent of the reef-building coral responsible for maintaining major marine habitats and providing a natural barrier against hurricanes in the Caribbean ha... Read more
The oceans cover 71% of our planet, with over half with a depth greater than 3000 m. Although our knowledge is still very limited, we know that the deep ocean contains a diversity of habitat... Read more
As a young girl growing up in Massachusetts, Kim Hoffman spent many summers on her parent’s sailboat. Sometimes she would stare at the water and think, “There’s got to be a... Read more
There is simply no exaggerating the importance of the oceans to earth’s overall ecological balance. Innovation Needed Their health affects the health of all terrestrial life. A new report by... Read more
We’ve covered a few underwater autonomous robots designed to make exploring the murky depths easier here on Gizmag, such as Snookie and the Talisman, but none that can generate its own power... Read more