Oceanography
Deep-sea mining poses new threat to sharks and rays
October 05, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
A new study warns that proposed deep-sea mining could endanger 30 species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras whose habitats overlap with mining zones. Nearly two-thirds of these species are already threatened with extinction from human impacts. Researchers from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa highlight risks from seafloor disruptions and sediment plumes.
Photosynthesis Supercomplex Found in Ocean
September 13, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
A swirling supercomplex that captures ocean light for photosynthesis was detailed in a scientific publication on September 11, 2025. This discovery enhances understanding of marine algal energy processes. It was featured in the latest issue of a prominent science magazine.