Tough times for the tree of life on coral reefs
In terms of evolutionary history, less than a quarter of wrasse species receive minimum protection levels. Marine scientists are calling for a re-think of how marine protected areas (MPAs) are planned and coordinated, following a global assessment of the conservation of tropical corals and fishes.
Environment
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Arctic gives clues on worst mass extinction of life
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Specialized life forms abound at Arctic methane seeps
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Marine carbon sinking rates confirm importance of polar oceans
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Ocean warming and acidification impact on calcareous phytoplankton
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Watching a forest breathe
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Microplastic particles threaten fish larvae
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Honeybees pick up 'astonishing' number of pesticides via non-crop plants
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West Coast scientists sound alarm for changing ocean chemistry
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Herpes outbreak, other marine viruses linked to coral bleaching event
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Tough times for the tree of life on coral reefs
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Rapid plankton growth in ocean seen as sign of carbon dioxide loading
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Lab experiments question popular measure of ancient ocean temperatures
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Bering Sea hotspot for corals and sponges
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Great Barrier Reef marine reserves combat coral disease
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Brazilian beef industry moves to reduce its destruction of rain forests