The MarineBio Conservation Society
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MarineBio is an ever-evolving tribute to all ocean life that has been a central source online for the latest information concerning marine life and its biology, and especially its conservation, since 1998. https://www.marinebio.org/ #marineconservation
Are you for Mola? 🙃 www.marinebio.org/weird-wild-w...
Weird, Wild & Winning. The Mola? | MarineBio Conservation Society
I came in thinking that this fish was very dumb and useless and all of the other things that people say about it but the more actual people did actual research, the more we discovered fascinating trut...
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What 27 Years of Running a Conservation Website Taught Me open.substack.com/pub/marinebi... 😎
What 27 Years of Running a Conservation Website Taught Me
I turned down the Cousteau Group. Then I built it anyway.
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The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into the water. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/m...
The Scientists Making Antacids for the Sea to Help Counter Global Warming
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🤬 The withdrawal from the global climate treaty is "a new low" from the administration, said Rachel Cleetus, policy director and lead economist for the Union of Concerned Scientists climate and energy program. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations and treaties
President Donald Trump said the United States will withdraw from 66 international treaties and working groups with interests "contrary" to America.
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Alert! The Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, a severe greenhouse event 56 million yrs ago, disrupted carbon sequestration by plants and affected life on Earth for over 100,000 yrs. Our current warming rate is ~10x faster. This is dire and needs IMMEDIATE, URGENT attention.
56 million years ago, the Earth suddenly heated up – and many plants stopped working properly
It could be a sign of what’s to come.
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Lots happening @MarineBio, new volunteers, new blogging, species updates, conservation information, fun stuff for kids, etc. And new t-shirts! :-) www.marinebio.org
The MarineBio Conservation Society
Discover marine biology through engaging articles, videos, and conservation insights at MarineBio.org—your friendly guide to ocean science and protection.
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COP30 Belém: The Climate Promises That Failed the Ocean
COP30 Belém ended with applause from politicians but left the ocean with more unanswered questions than solutions. This episode looks at the missing fossil fuel commitments, vague climate finance prom...
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Why The Climate Crisis Is A Health Crisis!
Climate change is here, today, and it's threatening our lives. Whether through the direct danger of extreme weather - from floods, to heatwaves, to wildfires - the dangers of diseases and new pandemic...
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When I think of the Arctic, I picture a frozen, remote region filled with breathtaking beauty that is quietly suffering due to climate change. buff.ly/McXlws0
Arctic Drilling: What This Means For Marine Ecosystems
When I think of the Arctic, I picture a frozen, remote region filled with breathtaking beauty that is quietly suffering due to climate change. Melting sea ice and warming oceans aren’t the only…
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Green [sea] turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win' ~ Once hunted extensively for turtle soup, its eggs as a delicacy and decorative shells, the ancient mariner saw its numbers plummet and has been listed as endangered since the 1980s. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'
Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.
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Bluesky now platform of choice for science community| ~ Marine biologist and conservationist David Shiffman was an early power user and evangelist for science engagement on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. arstechnica.com/science/2025...
Bluesky now platform of choice for science community
It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…
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The ocean is getting more acidic, and it could affect sharks’ teeth ~ How will the climate crisis affect one of the ocean’s fiercest predators? New research published Wednesday has examined what might happen to sharks’ highly specialized, flesh-cutting teeth. www.cnn.com/2025/08/27/s...
The ocean is getting more acidic, and it could affect sharks’ teeth | CNN
Climate change is making ocean water more acidic. A new study suggests that a drop in pH could erode sharks’ teeth.
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This Oil Platform Attracts HUNDREDS of Whale Sharks ~ Join shark scientist Kristian Parton as he investigates the oil field whale sharks of Qatar, and why this single oil platform is responsible for attracting hundreds of whale sharks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gz2...
This Oil Platform Attracts HUNDREDS of Whale Sharks
Join shark scientist Kristian Parton as he investigates the oil field whale sharks of Qatar, and why this single oil platform is responsible for attracting hundreds of whale sharks. Research…
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Microplastic Ingestion in Bottlenose Dolphins ~ This project studied microplastic ingestion in dolphins from Charleston, SC to understand the extent of exposure at the population level.
Microplastic Ingestion in Bottlenose Dolphins
This project studied microplastic ingestion in dolphins from Charleston, SC to understand the extent of exposure at the population level.
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