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A chain-forming diatom, a common type of phytoplankton, found in the New York Bight area. (NOAA)
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT

Climate models underestimate global phytoplankton decline, study warns

A CSIR study analysing 26 years of satellite data reveals how ocean warming is significantly reducing ocean productivity

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
Crew on board the SA Agulhas II preparing to deploy seawater collection bottles between surface and depths of up to 4500 metres in the Southern Ocean. (Ryan Cloete)
ARTICLE

Scientists unravel drivers of global zinc cycle in the oceans

The findings have implications for climate change This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to…

  • Sheree Bega
1 min read
Over the past 20 years, the colour of our oceans has gradually been changing from blue to green. (Photo by: Dukas/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
CLIMATE CHANGE

Our blue seas are gradually going green

Human-induced climate change is affecting our oceans and it’s something we should be aware of. Here’s why

  • Aarti Bhana
3 min read
Bottlenose dolphins
ALGAE

A rare glimpse into the world of the Red Sea’s dolphins and whales

A new report will supply some information needed for science based conservation measures in the Red Sea

  • David Obura
5 min read