Keystone Antarctic species, the shrimp-like krill and other countless micro-organisms, are on the brink of extinction because of the environmental changes, warn experts.
Oceans May Turn More Acidic and Threaten Marine Life
Carbon dioxide emissions have rendered the oceans acidic, threatening the health of the marine life
Carbon dioxide emissions have rendered the oceans acidic, threatening the health of the marine life
The report also claimed that the smallest of the creatures, particularly the krill, who is at the centre of the food web in the Antarctic marine ecosystem, are said to be showing some of the early signs of acidification damage.
Biologist So Kawaguchi said that Antarctic krill were experiencing changing climate stressors like rising temperatures and changes in their planktonic food production.
Norwegian Glacier Shrinks and Marine Life Poisoned as the Globe Warms
Global warming continues to wreak havoc. A couple of days ago it was reported that a Norwegian glacier had shrunk on an island 1,000 km from the North Pole.
Global warming continues to wreak havoc. A couple of days ago it was reported that a Norwegian glacier had shrunk on an island 1,000 km from the North Pole.
According to the report, if emissions did not reduce, harm would increase in the coming decades to the point where by 2300 krill would be unable to hatch in vast areas of the Southern Ocean.
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New Chemical-Free, Anti-Bacteria Plastic 'Skins' Developed, Inspired By Marine Life
A team of five companies has come together to create anti-microbial surfaces for use on ships, lenses and even medical devices - all inspired from marine animals.
A team of five companies has come together to create anti-microbial surfaces for use on ships, lenses and even medical devices - all inspired from marine animals.
New Marine Life Discovered by Australian Researchers, Important in Fight Against Global Warming
New forms of marine life have been discovered by Australian researchers. A better understanding of bio-diversity can lead to effective conservation strategies.
New forms of marine life have been discovered by Australian researchers. A better understanding of bio-diversity can lead to effective conservation strategies.
