Dragging nets along the ocean bed wrecks marine life, but researchers can’t agree on how bad it is for the climate.
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The Importance of Archiving the Seafloor
Marine geological sample repositories are vital for ocean science, climate change studies, and more. The value of their collections is growing amid efforts to meet rising demand for their services.
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Oceanic Cacophony
The ocean is a pretty loud place, and anthropogenic noise is adding another layer to the soundscape.
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A Transformative Carbon Sink in the Ocean?
Water-rock reactions in some hydrothermal systems produce both hydrogen, which could be tapped for clean energy, and alkaline solutions that could help draw down atmospheric carbon dioxide.
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A Philippine Island Detective Story
Researchers snorkeled, drilled, profiled, mapped, and interviewed to unlock clues to how an island was born.
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Local Fishers Help Uncover Coral Clinging to Underwater Cliffs
Their knowledge led to more accurate seafloor maps and a hidden trove of biodiversity in the Labrador Sea.
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Seafloor Shapes on the Flanks of Mid-Ocean Ridges Linked to Magma Supply
New research suggests the source of morphologic variation on mid-ocean ridges might be deeper than scientists thought.
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Subducted Seamounts May Lead to Larger Earthquakes
New findings show that underwater mountains may increase friction along subduction zones, building up stress and making larger ruptures more likely.
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There is No JOIDES in Mudville
After almost 4 decades of research, the JOIDES Resolution will retire in 2024, leaving the ocean floor in peace (for now).