Innovative remote sensing model to boost coral reef restoration efforts
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Published: 12 February 2026
AIMS researchers developed an advanced remote sensing model using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery to accurately map seafloor habitat and identify optimal locations for coral recruitment, enhancing restoration efficiency.
Keywords: coral reef restoration, remote sensing, Sentinel-2, satellite imagery, reef monitoring, coral recruitment, Great Barrier Reef
Applying omics techniques to examine microscopic life fueling Gulf region ecosystems
NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)
Published: 25 February 2026
Scientists performed the largest eDNA microbiome survey of the Gulf of America, identifying three distinct microbial community clusters tied to depth, salinity, temperature, and pH variations.
Keywords: eDNA, microbiome, Gulf of America, microbial communities, cyanobacteria, omics, environmental DNA, GOMECC
Scripps Scientists in Antarctica Studying Retreating Glaciers, Cancer-Fighting Microbes and More
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 January 2026
During the 2025-2026 Antarctic field season, Scripps researchers are investigating Thwaites Glacier ice loss, exploring cancer-fighting compounds from marine microbes, and studying penguin guano effects on phytoplankton.
Keywords: Antarctica, Thwaites Glacier, ice loss, marine microbes, phytoplankton, West Antarctic Ice Sheet, polar research
