New 13-year Study Tracks Impact of Changing Climate on a Key Marine Food Source
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 20 October 2016
A 13-year WHOI study shows ocean warming causes Synechococcus phytoplankton to bloom up to four weeks earlier. Despite faster growth, predators keep populations stable, highlighting climate-driven shifts in marine ecosystems.
Keywords: Synechococcus, phytoplankton, ocean warming, WHOI, marine ecosystems
Study Reveals Corals’ Influence on Reef Microbes
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 12 October 2016
Corals influence surrounding microbes by selectively feeding on key bacteria and releasing compounds that boost microbial growth and nitrogen cycling, revealing their crucial role in shaping reef ecosystems.
Keywords: corals, microbes, SAR11, nitrogen, reef, bacteria, WHOI
Ancient Skeleton Discovered on Antikythera Shipwreck
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 19 September 2016
A well-preserved 2,100-year-old human skeleton found at the Antikythera Shipwreck may offer DNA insights into ancient seafarers, marking a major breakthrough in marine archaeology and ancient genetics.
Keywords: Antikythera, skeleton, shipwreck, DNA, WHOI, Greece, archaeology.
