Ecosystems in the Southern Ocean, the body of water surrounding Antarctica, are under threat from climate change. The area's inhabitants, from whales to krill to phytoplankton, face changes such ...

It’s super-cool, and changes how we think about ecosystems in the ocean. We don't think of animals other than humans having an impact on a planetary scale, but the whales really do.” ...

This has led to an uncontrolled rise in Cape fur seals and sevengill sharks, severely impacting fish populations and emphasizing the crucial role of apex predators in marine ecosystem stability.

Claire Jones spoke with Roman about the research and what it means for ocean ecosystems.

In the ocean, nutrients often determine how productive an ecosystem can be and, therefore, how much life it can support. Many ...

This effort aligns with NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem) satellite mission, launched in 2024, which uses advanced hyperspectral technology to study ocean color and detect ...

“This will be a good opportunity for Malaysia to take charge of our commitment to the ocean, especially as a maritime nation. “We need to address the challenges facing marine ecosystems and ...

Her research focuses on marine biodiversity, ecosystem oceanography, sustainable offshore ocean industries, and knowledge co-production. She collaborates with state, national, and international ...

The islands’ ecosystems allow for scientists to have a baseline when monitoring the health of the larger Southern Ocean ecosystem. Animals on the islands include seals, penguins, albatrosses ...