Oceanography

Ocean research fundamental to study of life on earth

3 Feb 2012

COURTESY URI/MICHAEL SALERNO SEA O2: Thomas Rossby, professor emeritus of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, says a good percentage of the carbon dioxide increase is being taken up by oceans.

Heat and cold damage corals in their own ways

3 Feb 2012

Around the world coral reefs are facing threats brought by climate change and dramatic shifts in sea temperatures. While warming has been the primary focus for scientists and ocean policy managers, cold can also cause significant damage. Scientists have shown that cool temperatures can inflict more damage in the short term, but heat is more destructive in the long run.

Scripps Study Shows Impact Of Water On Coral

2 Feb 2012

A study released Thursday by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography found that cold water causes significant damage to coral, but the long-term effect of warmer temperatures is worse.