Marine Science
9 questions tagged Marine Science — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
Why Do Some Animals Glow in the Dark?
Animals glow through bioluminescence (producing their own light via chemical reactions) or biofluorescence (absorbing light at one wavelength and re-emitting it at another) for communication, camouflage, hunting, or defence.
Where Is the Great Blue Hole of Belize?
The Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole located off the coast of Belize in Central America, near the centre of Lighthouse Reef atoll, about 70 km from the mainland.
When was the first deep-sea fish photographed in its natural habitat?
One of the earliest famous deep-sea fish photographs in the wild was taken in 1939. It helped scientists observe deep-ocean animals without bringing them to the surface.
When did the first marine heatwave record get identified in scientific literature?
The term and concept of marine heatwaves emerged in the early 21st century, with influential scientific papers published in the 2010s. They are now a major climate and ocean topic.
Where are hydrothermal vents first found on the ocean floor?
Hydrothermal vents are found mainly along mid-ocean ridges, where tectonic plates spread apart. Famous examples include vents along the East Pacific Rise and Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Whose work first identified the role of pH in ocean acidification?
Chemist and oceanographer researchers in the 20th century established that extra carbon dioxide lowers seawater pH. Today this process is known as ocean acidification.
What is chemosynthesis?
Chemosynthesis is the process by which some organisms make food using chemical energy instead of sunlight.
Which sea is the saltiest major sea?
The Red Sea is the saltiest of the major seas, with surface salinity commonly around 40‰ and even higher in some areas.
Whose discovery first showed that hydrothermal vents support unique deep-sea life?
The first hydrothermal vent ecosystem was discovered by geologists and biologists in 1977, with major work by Jack Corliss and colleagues. It transformed marine geology and biology.