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MIT researchers have designed a new robotic underwater vehicle that can hover in place like a helicopter — an invaluable tool for deepwater oil explorers, marine archaeologists, oceanographers and others.
Continue reading… “Underwater Robotic Vehicle Can Hover In Place”
Despite projections by some scientists of global seas rising by 20 feet or more by the end of this century as a result of warming, a new University of Colorado at Boulder study concludes that global sea rise of much more than 6 feet is a near physical impossibility.
Continue reading… “Sea-Rise Levels By End Of Century May Be Lower Than Previously Predicited”
Antarctic worms, sea spiders, urchins and other marine creatures living in near-shore shallow habitats are regularly pounded by icebergs. New data suggests this environment along the Antarctic Peninsula is going to get hit more frequently. This is due to an increase in the number of icebergs scouring the seabed as a result of shrinking winter sea ice. The results are published this week in the journal Science.
Continue reading… “Sea Creatures In Antarctic Pounded By Icebergs”
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Europe’s first artificial reef has been brought to life back on dry land in virtual reality, thanks to a Birmingham University project. Second video after the jump.
Continue reading… “The Scylla Project : A Virtual Marine Ecosystem”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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