Noise affects life on the seafloor
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 18 August 2022
AWI research shows human-made underwater noise disrupts sediment-processing behavior in invertebrates like amphipods and clams, potentially harming vital marine ecosystem functions such as nutrient cycling and food supply.
Keywords: underwater noise, invertebrates, sediment processing, marine ecosystems, AWI, amphipods, nutrient cycling
Vital Ventilation
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 23 August 2022
Researchers found that some corals use tiny cilia to create currents that reduce harmful oxygen buildup, helping them resist bleaching. This ability may explain why some corals survive climate stress better than others.
Keywords: coral bleaching, climate change, cilia, oxygen stress, Porites lutea, AWI, coral resilience
Emperor Penguins Live up to 600 Kilometres Farther North than Previously Assumed
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 31 August 2022
Young emperor penguins travel far beyond current marine protected areas, leaving them vulnerable. AWI researchers urge updated protections to reflect the full range of juvenile movement and better safeguard the species’ survival.
Keywords: emperor penguins, marine protection, juvenile migration, AWI, Southern Ocean, satellite tracking, species conservation
