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#News: 🌍 Migratory #birds are recharting their routes as #oceans warm and storms get more severe. GPS reveals new patterns in Desertas petrels and others. We MUST safeguard their journeys #Boycott4Wildlife theguardian.com/environment/ng…






NASA-developed Technology Supports Ocean Wind Speed Measurements from Commercial Satellite science.nasa.gov/science-resea… #NASA #CYGNSSCycloneGlobalNavigationSatelliteSystem #EarthScience #EarthScienceDivision #EarthScienceTechnologyOffice #Oceans #ScienceEnablingTechnology #TechnologyHighlights



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How #baleen #whales have adapted over past 50M years
The new study "Into the Blue: Exploring #genetic mechanisms behind the #evolution of #baleenwhales," explores key genetic adaptations of these diverse #whale species around #oceans—giving new insights into risks and opportunities for their survival. The study looks at intriguing mammals—from gigantism of largest blue and fin whales, to diving and migratory abilities of other whales: including humpbacks, minkes & gray.
phys.org/news/2024-08-blue-bal…













Marine #microorganisms are crucial for #ocean health.

#Bacteria, #archaea, #fungi, #algae and #viruses make up most of the biomass in the seas and form the base of marine food webs.

They support nutrient cycling and drive crucial biogeochemical processes, including key steps in the carbon, nitrogen and silicon cycles.

Ocean modelling must evolve to take their biological complexity into account.

#biology #ecology #oceans
nature.com/articles/d41586-023…



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