Earth’s Oceans Were Once Green, And Scientists Say They Could Shift Color Again

Earth’s Oceans Were Once Green, And Scientists Say They Could Shift Color Again

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#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Japanese scientists say that the evolution of photosynthesis caused Earth’s oceans to be formerly green, as per a report. The study suggests that the oceans supported only single-celled organisms and featured environments with barren landscapes of grey, brown, and black rocks. Within a…

New Study Uncovers Vital Ocean Processes for Carbon Storage and Climate Regulation

New Study Uncovers Vital Ocean Processes for Carbon Storage and Climate Regulation

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#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Organic carbon preservation in ocean sediments, a phenomenon critical to the Earth’s carbon cycle, has been illuminated by new research. The study explores mechanisms that prevent organic carbon from breaking down, a process vital for climate regulation. Preserved carbon, over time, can transform…

Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology

Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology

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Seagrass meadows, which serve as critical marine ecosystems, have been mapped more accurately using satellite-tagged green turtles compared to conventional satellite imagery, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. These underwater habitats are vital for biodiversity, carbon storage, and stabilising seabeds. However, their mapping…

Mysterious Noises Coming From Mariana Trench for a Decade Finally Explained

Mysterious Noises Coming From Mariana Trench for a Decade Finally Explained

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Strange underwater noises, known as “biotwang” sounds, have puzzled scientists since they were first heard near the Mariana Trench in 2014. These odd noises, described as a combination of low grumbling and high-pitched metallic ringing, are reminiscent of eerie sounds from sci-fi movies. For years, the source of these noises…

Great White Sharks Gather at a Mysterious Spot in the Pacific Ocean Called White Shark Café

Great White Sharks Gather at a Mysterious Spot in the Pacific Ocean Called White Shark Café

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The White Shark Café, located in the Pacific Ocean between Baja California and Hawaii, is a mysterious region where great white sharks gather every winter and spring. This area, once thought to be an ocean desert, has puzzled scientists for years. Great white sharks, typically found off the coast of…

Orcas Targeting Boats in Iberian Peninsula Might Be Practising Hunting Techniques

Orcas Targeting Boats in Iberian Peninsula Might Be Practising Hunting Techniques

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Recent research suggests that orcas in the Iberian Peninsula may be using yachts as practice targets rather than simply attacking for revenge or play. This theory proposes that young orcas are practising their hunting techniques on sailboats, particularly targeting the rudders. Since 2020, there have been numerous reports of orcas…

375-pound great-grandfather sea turtle released back into Florida ocean after rehab
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375-pound great-grandfather sea turtle released back into Florida ocean after rehab

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A sea turtle has been sent back into the ocean off the coast of Florida after recovering from some serious wounds.  Bubba is a 375-pound loggerhead sea turtle who was found by biologists with Inwater Research in St. Lucie County, Florida, on April 10. Biologists noticed the large animal had injuries on both of…

Researchers to Scan Ocean Floor for Meteorite That Crashed on Earth in 2014

Researchers to Scan Ocean Floor for Meteorite That Crashed on Earth in 2014

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A mysterious object from space crashed into the ocean off the coast of Papua New Guinea in 2014. Called the CNEOS 2014-01-08, the meteorite has still kept scientists puzzled about its origin but initially, it was speculated that it could be an interstellar object. After its discovery, researchers namely then…