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- 1Earth's Atmosphere Has Gotten Less Dusty in Mysterious Reversal●In a mysterious reversal, Earth’s atmosphere has gotten less dusty
Scientists report that dust levels in Earth's atmosphere have declined, reversing a long-running trend. The shift is described as mysterious because its cause is not yet understood. Dust in the atmosphere affects climate, air quality and ocean ecosystems, so the change could have far-reaching implications for climate modeling.
- 2Bottom Trawling and Deep-Sea Mining Condemned as Twin Threats●What makes bottom trawling and proposed deep-sea mining twin horrors is that same fundamental mechanism: taking ecosyste
Ocean advocates are drawing a direct parallel between bottom trawling and proposed deep-sea mining, arguing both destroy ecosystems that operate on geological timescales. The argument notes that corals grow just millimeters a year and deep-sea sediments take centuries to settle, meaning damage from these activities could persist for millennia. Critics say the ocean floor cannot recover at any pace relevant to human generations.
- 3Patricia Manterola Teams Up With PETA Latino Against Fishing▼Patricia Manterola and PETA Latino Are Making Waves to End Fishing
Singer and actress Patricia Manterola has joined forces with PETA Latino in a new campaign calling for an end to fishing. The animal rights group announced the collaboration, positioning the Mexican star as a high-profile voice for ocean life. The campaign targets fishing practices PETA describes as cruel to fish and damaging to marine ecosystems.
- 4Scientists probe the ocean's mysterious deep reefs▼Inside a quest to learn about the ocean’s mysterious “deep reefs”
A newly reported scientific effort is shedding light on the ocean's 'deep reefs' — little-known coral and rocky ecosystems lying in dim waters beyond the reach of typical diving surveys. Researchers are using advanced exploration methods to document what lives there and how these hidden habitats function, as interest grows in protecting deep-sea environments.