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The Soundscape of the Sea: The Listening to Its Depth
The underwater world is constantly alive with sound. The deeper you go, the more light fades, while sound continues its journey through water as vibrations, remaining a reliable guide. In such an environment, acoustics becomes a tool for understanding life…
One Man Swims for Sharks – and Changes the Way We See Them
Summer is the time of year when most people flock to beaches and enjoy the sea, making it the perfect moment to talk about situations that call for caution — but also about those rooted in myths. Many people harbor…
An Expedition for a New Life of Plastic Waste
Plastic Odyssey is a global initiative dedicated to addressing the issue of plastic pollution in the world’s most affected regions, with a particular focus on combating marine and ocean plastic contamination. The organization’s mission is carried out using a ship…
Diving to Restore Coral Reefs – A Story of Hope from Zanzibar
Summer has not officially begun yet, but many are already packing their bags for destinations where turquoise seas await. Summer tourism is no longer just about sunbathing, splashing in the shallows, and relaxing on the surface of the sea. Activities…
How Far Have We Crossed Planetary Boundaries?
For thousands of years, during a period of climate stability and resilience of the Earth’s system, humanity has been able to advance in technological and cultural development. A report published by scientists from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research…
A 600-Year-Old Coral Records Changes in Pacific Ocean Temperatures
Global warming is affecting the increase in sea and ocean temperatures, leaving its mark on underwater life. One such coral in Fiji, over 600 years old, has recorded how the temperatures of the Pacific Ocean have changed throughout its long…
How an Innovative Liquid Removes 98 Percent of Nanoplastics from Water
After a piece of plastic enters a water system, such as a sea, ocean, river, or lake, it undergoes degradation due to the influence of sunlight, wind, and water. A large piece breaks down into micro and eventually into nanoplastics.…