Tag: "CSIRO"

Sea Nettle, jellyfish  -  Photo: Mila Zinkova

Jellyfish Overpopulation – A Threat To The Oceans?

A new research presents convincing evidence that jellyfish overpopulation is associated with over-fishing and excess nutrients, a result of human activities.

anthomastis cascade discovered in Tasman Fracture Zone

ROV Jason Discovers New Deep-Water Species in Tasman Fracture Zone

Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) announced last week that a four-week expedition to explore the deep ocean southwest of Tasmania has revealed new species of animals and more evidence of impacts of increasing carbon dioxide on deep-sea corals.  The collaborative voyage of U.S. and Australian researchers was led by chief scientists Dr. Jess [...]