Study Examines the Role of Deep-Sea Microbial Predators at Hydrothermal Vents
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 15 July 2021
Protistan grazing at Gorda Ridge hydrothermal vents consumes up to 62% of microbial biomass daily, playing a vital role in deep-sea carbon cycling. Baseline data is crucial as interest grows in mining and carbon storage at these unique ecosystems.
Keywords: hydrothermal vents, protists, carbon cycling, deep sea, microbial food webs, grazing
Review Evaluates the Evidence for an Intensifying Indian Ocean Water Cycle
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 20 July 2021
Indian Ocean warming is rising faster than other basins, but short records hinder distinguishing natural variability from human impact. Researchers call for integrated observations, models, and paleo proxies to improve climate predictions and risk assessment.
Keywords: Indian Ocean, climate change, ocean warming, freshwater balance, paleo proxies, observations
What happens to marine life when oxygen is scarce?
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 26 July 2021
A 2017 hypoxic event off Panama caused 50% coral loss and macro-organism deaths. Microbes quickly rebounded, showing resilience. Study highlights impacts of deoxygenation from warming and nutrient runoff on reef ecosystems.
Keywords: hypoxia, coral reefs, microbes, deoxygenation, resilience
