News articles tagged with 'oceanographic'
Researchers discover source of essential nutrients for mid-ocean algae
— 24 Jun 2010 12:52 | EnvironmentFor almost three decades, oceanographers have been puzzled by the ability of microscopic algae to grow in mid-ocean areas where there is very little nitrate, an essential algal nutrient.…
Underwater gliders may change how scientists track fish
— 23 Jun 2010 13:16 | EnvironmentTracking fish across Alaska's vast continental shelves can present a challenge to any scientist studying Alaska's seas. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks have successfully…
New study maps spawning habitat of bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Mexico
— 29 May 2010 14:09 | EnvironmentElectronic tagging and fisheries catch data have revealed pronounced differences in preferred habitat of Atlantic bluefin tuna and yellowfin tuna in the Gulf of Mexico, despite their…
Satellites, DNA and dolphins
— 1 May 2010 09:33 | BiologyUsing DNA samples and images from Earth-orbiting satellites, conservationists from Columbia University, the Wildlife Conservation Society, the American Museum of Natural History, and…
Scientists refine, redefine seawater equation
— 31 Jul 2009 08:15 | EnvironmentThis summer, one of the world's leading ocean science bodies, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's (UNESCO's) and Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission…
New equation of state of seawater
— 7 Feb 2009 12:44 | EnvironmentSeawater is a complex, dynamic mixture of dissolved minerals, salts, and organic materials that despite scientists best efforts, presents difficulties in measuring its potential to…
New 'seawater' - the way ahead for ocean science
— 22 Dec 2008 12:08 | EnvironmentA proposed new definition of 'seawater' is drawing the attention of the world's oceanographic community in a change that will advance the accuracy of climate science projections. The…
Deep-sea exploration to conduct high-tech survey of Florida's endangered coral reefs
— 5 Dec 2008 01:48 | EnvironmentHarbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University (Harbor Branch) has been selected by the Waitt Institute for Discovery to carry out a series of voyages of exploration…
Sentry surveys deep sea off Pacific Northwest
— 13 Aug 2008 14:44 | EnvironmentThe first scientific mission with Sentry, a newly developed robot capable of diving as deep as 5,000 metres into the ocean, has been successfully completed by scientists and engineers…
The life of elephant seals not secret anymore
— 7 Aug 2007 15:29 | BiologyMiniature oceanographic sensors attached to southern elephant seals have provided scientists with an unprecedented peek into the secret lives of seals. The measurements reveal in detail…
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