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Reef, or Madness
Ocean acidification to weaken coral reefs, make islands more vulnerable to storms |
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02 Jun 2008 |
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| Posted at 6:51 AM on 02 Jun 2008 Acidification of the ocean could make low-lying island nations like the Maldives and Kiribati more vulnerable to storms since it can significantly weaken coral reefs, according to a new report. When the oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, carbonic acid forms, which makes it more difficult for sea critters like coral and starfish to form shells and sk ... |
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| Topics: climate, climate change impacts, news, oceans, wildlife (all these topics) |
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I Don't Think You're Ready for This Jelly
Northern Ireland and Japan plagued by jellyfish |
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27 Nov 2007 |
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| Posted at 10:34 AM on 27 Nov 2007 We're sure you have plenty of fodder for eco-nightmares, but let us add another: killer jellyfish. Last week, a horde of jellies covering an area of 10 square miles (!) attacked Northern Ireland's only salmon farm, killing some 100,000 fish. The mauve stinger jellyfish were well north of their favored Mediterranean habitat, thanks to warmer-than-normal water. Another type, ... |
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| Topics: climate, climate change impacts, fishing, insanity, Ireland, Japan, news, oceans, wildlife (all these topics) |
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