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Cryopreserved corals can now have babies

The first deep-frozen baby coral has lived to grow its own offspring. Could the futuristic technique eventually save dying reefs?
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Our oceans are the warmest in recorded history. This is why it's so concerning

How are our oceans being affected by rising global temperatures? From the threat of a disruption to a vital ocean circulation, to La Niña and El Niños, to the poles, we take a look at how they are changing.
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The hidden victims of the shadow fleet

Without their knowledge, seafarers are having their lives put at risk by shady, sanctions-busting oil smugglers.
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Deep-sea mining could begin soon, regulated or not

Mining the seafloor could boost global production of clean energy technology—and destroy the ocean in the process
Climate change & Vancouver's coastal vulnerabilities
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Climate change is coming for Kits Pool

A violent winter storm almost did in a beloved summer escape. Next time might be worse.
The westward spread of zebra and quagga mussels shows how tiny invaders can cause big problems
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The westward spread of zebra and quagga mussels shows how tiny invaders can cause big problems

Zebra and quagga mussels entered the Great Lakes in large ships’ ballast water. Now, local boaters and anglers are spreading them into the southern and western US.
dead menhaden signal problems for NJ waterways
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Dead fish could signal problems for NJ waterways

While not a rare occurrence, the presence of these lifeless menhaden here and at other locations throughout the Two River area, is a cause for concern for a number of reasons.

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