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science-and-environment1 year ago

"Mapping the Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef off the US Atlantic Coast"

Scientists have discovered the largest deep-sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast, stretching about 500 kilometers from Florida to South Carolina and measuring up to 109 kilometers wide in some areas. Using 3D mapping technology, researchers found the reef at depths of 200 to 1,000 meters, uncovering a diverse ecosystem of marine life. The discovery highlights the importance of mapping the ocean floor and raises concerns about the potential risks deep reefs face from climate change and human activities.

via VOA Learning English|
#3d-mapping#atlantic-coast#deep-sea-coral-reef
environment2 years ago

"Scientists Map World's Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef off US Atlantic Coast"

Scientists have used new underwater mapping technology to discover the largest known deep-sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast, stretching for about 310 miles from Florida to South Carolina and reaching 68 miles wide at some points. This reef, found at depths of 655 to 3,280 feet, provides habitat for a variety of marine life and is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone national park. The discovery highlights the importance of mapping the ocean floor for understanding and protecting deep-sea ecosystems.

via The Guardian|
#atlantic-coast#deep-sea-coral-reef#environment
environment2 years ago

"Scientists Map World's Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef off US Atlantic Coast"

Scientists have used new underwater mapping technology to discover the largest deep-sea coral reef off the U.S. Atlantic coast, stretching for about 310 miles and reaching 68 miles wide at some points. This reef, found at depths ranging from 655 to 3,280 feet, provides habitat for a variety of marine life and covers more of the ocean floor than tropical reefs. The discovery highlights the importance of mapping the ocean floor to understand and protect these vulnerable ecosystems from climate change and human activities.

via Phys.org|
#atlantic-coast#deep-sea-coral-reef#environment
science2 years ago

"Scientists Map World's Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef off US Atlantic Coast"

Scientists have mapped the largest deep-sea coral reef off the U.S. Atlantic coast, stretching for about 310 miles from Florida to South Carolina and reaching 68 miles wide at some points. The reef, found at depths ranging from 655 to 3,280 feet, provides habitat for a variety of marine life and is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park. This discovery was made possible by new underwater mapping technology, and researchers believe there may be even larger deep-sea reefs waiting to be discovered in the future.

via The Associated Press|
#atlantic-coast#deep-sea-coral-reef#marine-biology
environment2 years ago

"Uncovering the Sinking Reality of America's East Coast Cities"

Subsidence, caused by factors like groundwater extraction and sediment settling, is causing the land along America's Atlantic Coast to sink at a faster rate than sea-level rise, posing a significant threat to coastal communities and infrastructure. The study highlights the mounting costs and risks associated with subsidence, with areas like Virginia Beach, Baltimore, and NYC particularly at risk, and emphasizes the potential impact on levees, population, and property.

via Slashdot|
#atlantic-coast#coastal-communities#environment
weather2 years ago

Storm Lee Causes Power Outages, Death, and Destruction in Canada and New England

Tens of thousands of people in New England and Canada are without power as Storm Lee, now a post-tropical cyclone, struck Nova Scotia, causing one death. Lee continues to bring strong winds to Canada's Atlantic coast. Meanwhile, meteorologists are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nigel, which is expected to reach major hurricane status. Although Nigel is not likely to directly impact Bermuda, it could bring rough surf and rip currents to the islands. The chances of Nigel affecting the US have decreased. The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has been described as unparalleled due to unusually warm sea surface temperatures.

via The Guardian|
#atlantic-coast#nova-scotia#power-outages
marine-life2 years ago

Unprecedented Bond: Great White Sharks Forge Unlikely Friendship

Researchers at OCEARCH were surprised to discover that two great white sharks, named Simon and Jekyll, have become friends and traveled over 4,000 miles together up the Atlantic Coast. Great white sharks are typically solitary creatures, so this unusual companionship is groundbreaking. OCEARCH plans to conduct genetic analyses to determine if the sharks are related.

via Yahoo News|
#atlantic-coast#friendship#great-white-sharks