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South Africa’s wetlands are disappearing faster than we can restore them
South Africa’s vital wetlands are degrading faster than investment in their rehabilitation. As a result, they are facing ...
National Hurricane Center now watching 3 waves in Atlantic. Heat, storms expected Tuesday
The area of low pressure in the Atlantic is fizzling out, forecasters said, but we'll see some rain. Meanwhile, a new ...
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A Sixth Ocean Is Forming as East Africa Splits Apart
Scientists estimate it will take at least 5 to 10 million years for the Afar region to be fully submerged. When that happens, ...
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'Deeply troubling': South Africa non-profit might appeal approval of Shell's Orange basin wells
A South African non-profit is considering an appeal against the government's recent decision to approve Shell's exploration ...
Weaker Atlantic currents bring more oxygen to tropical ocean's shallow depths
How is ventilation at various depth layers of the Atlantic connected and what role do changes in ocean circulation play?
South Australia’s algal bloom may shrink over winter – but this model suggests it will spread to new areas in summer
Preliminary results from computer modelling suggests the harmful algal bloom that has been killing marine life will return ...
Nature5d
Evidence of a South Equatorial Countercurrent in the Pacific Ocean
AN eastward-flowing current of speeds from 10 to 25 cm./sec. is indicated along a density surface (σ t = 26.81) in the Pacific Ocean south of the equator in a position roughly symmetrical to that ...