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China pushes to rule the waves
Launch of huge Kexue research vessel could put country at forefront of ocean science.
- Jane Qiu
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Australia’s marine plans questioned
Ocean reserves offer inadequate protection, critics say.
- Daniel Cressey
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Forecasting the rain ratio
Marine algae known as coccolithophores produce much of the ocean's calcium carbonate. A large survey reveals how these organisms' calcification processes and species distribution change in response to carbon dioxide levels. See Letter p.80
- David A. Hutchins
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Marine science: Saving the shark
Steven Campana enjoys a refreshing account of human pressure on the oceans' top predator.
- Steven Campana
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Huge marine census under scrutiny
Independent review finds great achievements, but questions over legacy remain.
- Daniel Cressey
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Marine protection goes large
As the creation of giant reserves gains momentum, some fear such areas don't always conserve the habitats most in need.
- Nicola Jones
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Evolution and metabolic significance of the urea cycle in photosynthetic diatoms
- Andrew E. Allen
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Brief Communications Arising |
Does blending of chlorophyll data bias temporal trend?
- David L. Mackas
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Brief Communications Arising |
Is there a decline in marine phytoplankton?
- Abigail McQuatters-Gollop
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A measured look at ocean chlorophyll trends
- Ryan R. Rykaczewski
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Environment: Earth's acid test
As the oceans rapidly grow more acidic, scientists are scrambling to discover how marine life is likely to react.
- Quirin Schiermeier
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Marine biology network launches into choppy waters
Ambitious European project hopes to navigate uncertain funding future.
- Nicola Nosengo
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Marine science: The tiniest catch
Marine scientists are prowling the Bering Sea to learn how climate affects minute sea creatures and the lucrative fishery that depends on them.
- Wendee Holtcamp
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Natural resources management: Better fishing for the future
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Ocean biomes blended
The ratio of nutrient elements in marine subsurface waters is much the same everywhere, even though biogeochemically distinct ocean biomes exist. A modelling study that includes mixing solves this conundrum. See Article p.550
- Raymond N. Sambrotto
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Marine biology: Out of the blue
The ten-year Census for Marine Life is about to unveil its final results. But how deep did the $650-million project go?
- Daniel Cressey
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Marine ecology: Crab fights
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Deepwater Horizon: After the oil
When oil stopped gushing into the Gulf of Mexico, the ecosystems under assault started on a long road to recovery. Amanda Mascarelli meets the researchers assessing their chances.
- Amanda Mascarelli
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Researchers on a mission
Marine biologists are developing an appreciation for conservation, a change that is creating new jobs. Emma Marris reports.
- Emma Marris
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Census of marine life released
New species are continually emerging from the ocean depths, comprehensive record of biodiversity reveals.
- Melissa Gaskill
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Ocean greenery under warming stress
A century of phytoplankton decline suggests that ocean ecosystems are in peril.
- Quirin Schiermeier
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The great turtle-egg evacuation
A generation of sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico is to be lifted out of the oil spill's way.
- Melissa Gaskill
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Biology: A paper submarine
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A little Kraken wakes
Fossils from the famed Burgess Shale continue to deliver fresh perspectives on a dramatic episode in evolutionary time. The latest revelations bear on the early history of cephalopod molluscs.
- Stefan Bengtson
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Oceanography: Death and rebirth in the deep
When a submarine volcano erupts, the results can be devastating — and fascinating. Jane Qiu finds new drama in underwater biogeography.
- Jane Qiu
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Oceanography: Deep-sea biomass boom
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Geoscience: Marine malaise
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Reserves 'win–win' for fish and fishermen
Marine protection areas could offer fisheries a boost.
- Rex Dalton
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Letter |
Coherently wired light-harvesting in photosynthetic marine algae at ambient temperature
- Elisabetta Collini
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Biomaterials: Super snail shells