Marine Life

Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ produced on deep-ocean floor where the Sun don’t shine

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Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ produced on deep-ocean floor where the Sun don’t shine

New Delhi: The discovery of dark oxygen produced by “rocks” at the bottom of the ocean where the Sun doesn’t shine has scientists reassessing the origin of life. Much of the oxygen that supports life on Earth is produced from sunlight by photosynthetic organisms such as plants and algae. It is generally understood that this … Read more

As the Atlantic hits record temperatures, what does it mean for marine life? – National

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As the Atlantic hits record temperatures, what does it mean for marine life? – National

Atlantic waters reached record-breaking high temperatures this summer, which conservation experts say could be detrimental to marine life and ocean circulation down the line. And they are warming the impacts of these temperatures on ocean systems and biodiversity can be devastating. The North Atlantic has been hit particularly hard by heat waves, including off the … Read more