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science4 months ago•5 min saved

Rising Ocean Oxygen Levels Fostered New Marine Habitats and Accelerated Evolution

Recent research shows that rising oxygen levels in deep oceans during the Middle Devonian period facilitated the evolution and diversification of marine life, especially jawed vertebrates, influenced by terrestrial plant growth. This historical oxygenation event expanded habitats into deep waters and highlights the interconnectedness of land and sea ecosystems. The study also warns that modern human activities threaten this delicate oxygen balance, risking similar ecological disruptions today.

via Indian Defence Review|

#climate-change #devonian-period #evolution

science4 months ago•4 min saved

Deep-Ocean Oxygen Boosts Marine Habitats and Accelerates Evolution

Rising deep-ocean oxygen levels, driven by the spread of woody plants, around 390 million years ago facilitated the migration and diversification of marine animals into deeper habitats, significantly influencing evolutionary patterns among early vertebrates, with implications for understanding both ancient and modern oceanic oxygen dynamics.

via Phys.org|

#devonian-period #evolution #fossil-record

science-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

From Wreckage to Wonderland: The Transformation of Shipwrecks into Thriving Marine Habitats

Shipwrecks serve as vibrant living seabed habitats, hosting diverse marine life from microscopic organisms to large predators. These "living shipwrecks" are characterized by colorful corals, sponges, and schools of fish, attracting sharks and other marine creatures. Shipwrecks also act as hot spots for biodiversity, providing temporary homes for animals and serving as steppingstones for migration. However, shipwrecks can also pose threats to underwater ecosystems by altering habitats, spreading pollutants, and facilitating the invasion of invasive species. Maximizing the discovery and understanding of shipwrecks requires collaboration between biologists, archaeologists, and engineers to conserve these historical and biological treasures.

via The Washington Post|

#biodiversity #conservation #marine-habitats

science-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Giant Seamount Unveiled: Towering Beneath the Ocean's Depths

Ocean explorers mapping the seabed off the coast of Guatemala have discovered a seamount twice the height of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. The cone-shaped seamount, located 7,870 feet below sea level, covers 5.4 square miles and provides crucial rocky habitats for deep-sea corals and invertebrates. The discovery highlights the vast amount of unexplored seamounts in the ocean, with satellite data suggesting there are over 100,000 yet to be discovered. The finding is part of ongoing efforts to map the seafloor and understand the mysteries of the ocean.

via Livescience.com|

#marine-habitats #ocean-exploration #science-and-environment