Sentences with phrase «scientific marine research»

While generally used as tourist attraction because it travels at much greater depths than divers can reach, the Curasub is also used for scientific marine research.

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Scientific research has shown that both oxybenzone and octinoxate destroy coral by absorbing its nutrients, affecting coral - dependent marine life like sea urchins and algae.

By funding scientific research, conservation programs and community outreach efforts, its mission is to protect the waters and its vast marine wildlife, ensuring that The Bahamas will remain a haven for a myriad of one - of - a-kind, rare and endangered species for generations to come.

Shedd Aquarium researchers and colleagues published a research study this month in the scientific journal Marine & Freshwater Research that documented the unique recovery capabilities sharks possess using the case study of a wild lemon shark, Negaprion brevirostris, in research study this month in the scientific journal Marine & Freshwater Research that documented the unique recovery capabilities sharks possess using the case study of a wild lemon shark, Negaprion brevirostris, in Research that documented the unique recovery capabilities sharks possess using the case study of a wild lemon shark, Negaprion brevirostris, in Florida.

At Shedd Aquarium, 46 Chicago - area teens got a taste of scientific research through two immersive learning experiences, High School Marine Biology and High School Lake Ecology.

I started a vacation scholarship program in chemistry at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Marine Laboratories and found that science could indeed be interesting.

In a paper published in Marine Policy yesterday, Tom Polacheck, a senior researcher at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Australian national research agency in Hobart, presents a case study of how a paper from CSIRO submitted to a subgroup of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission had to be pulled owing to political cResearch Organisation (CSIRO), the Australian national research agency in Hobart, presents a case study of how a paper from CSIRO submitted to a subgroup of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission had to be pulled owing to political cresearch agency in Hobart, presents a case study of how a paper from CSIRO submitted to a subgroup of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission had to be pulled owing to political concerns.

«We're in a period where the oceans are changing very quickly,» says marine ecologist Kim Juniper of Canada's University of Victoria, who oversees NEPTUNE's scientific research.

One possibility could be related to dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria found upstream in the catchment, which might be releasing toxins similar to those that cause red tides in marine environments, says Peter Ashton, a water resources specialist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in South Africa and the University of Pretoria.

Lubchenco, a marine ecologist who gave up scientific research to helm NOAA, said a report released earlier this year by the Obama administration makes it clear that climate change is already affecting the United States.

She also served as Assistant Scientific Program Director of the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission, an independent federal agency, where she managed the research program and developed a model of environmental research for monitoring human impacts in Antarctica.

In a surprising and innovative move, the delegates also agreed that scientific findings from animal behavior research — including the concept that some cetacean species have cultures — should be considered in conservation decisions and strategies for these marine mammals.

Species living in coastal regions could face a significant future threat from reduced levels of oxygen in the marine environment, according to research published in Scientific Reports.

A second week of delay meant our research objectives just could not be safely achieved — the challenge for us all was that the marine ice hazards were exceedingly difficult for the maritime industry, the CCG, and science,» says Dr. David Barber, Expedition Chief Scientist and BaySys Scientific Lead.

He joined the Vancouver Aquarium in 2014 to launch its Ocean Pollution Research Program, which conducts international - caliber scientific research on pollution, ranging from marine debris to the impact of hydrocarbons on the coastal enviroResearch Program, which conducts international - caliber scientific research on pollution, ranging from marine debris to the impact of hydrocarbons on the coastal enviroresearch on pollution, ranging from marine debris to the impact of hydrocarbons on the coastal environmental.

He also discusses the expedition's scientific findings in the context of subsequent research in oceanography, marine geology, and ecology.

The NOAA portion of the prize is meant to spur the development of specific technologies that can help detect «sources of pollution, enable rapid response to leaks and spills, identify hydrothermal vents and methane seeps, as well as track marine life for scientific research and conservation efforts,» Richard Spinrad, chief scientist at NOAA, said in a statement.

The analysis, led by Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), is published Aug. 21, 2014 in the scientific journal Nature.

Every year the foundation spends approximately $ 250 million on efforts to promote environmental conservation, improving patient care, and scientific research, including a focus on marine biology, astronomy, and biological imaging.

«There is a big concern because [the government] wants research to solve an economic problem and an industry problem,» says Patrick Monfort, a marine ecologist with CNRS in Montpellier and the general secretary of SNCS - FSU, the national trade union for scientific researchers.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) would lose AU$ 111.4 million, the Defence Science and Technology Organisation AU$ 120 million, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation AU$ 27.6 million, and the Australian Institute of Marine Science AU$ 7.8 million.

Scientific American asked Jennifer Francis, who is a research professor at the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University and has investigated Arctic climate change and its links to weather worldwide since 1994.

An NAS committee will release a congressionally mandated study by the end of next month that will address everything from scientific questions about how ocean acidification will affect marine life and ocean - dependent industries to recommendations for a national acidification research program.

«NOAA has a strong interest in supporting scientific research however we can,» says David Slocum, Facilities and Vessel Operations Coordinator at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

The research paper «Marine heatwave causes unprecedented regional mass bleaching of thermally resistant corals in northwestern Australia» is published today in the journal Scientific Reports.

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) are working together to attract talented early - career researchers, scientists, engineers and other professionals to strengthen international capacity and cooperation in fields such as climate, biodiversity, conservation, humanities and astrophysics rResearch (SCAR), the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) are working together to attract talented early - career researchers, scientists, engineers and other professionals to strengthen international capacity and cooperation in fields such as climate, biodiversity, conservation, humanities and astrophysics researchresearch.

As an associate professor and director of the Okeanos Research Laboratory in Clemson's department of biological sciences, Mount has dedicated his scientific career to studying the mysteries of oyster shell formation and the prevention of marine biofouling by barnacles.

An international team of scientists led by the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), is now conducting the first - ever scientific mission to the upper levels of the monsoon system, using a high - altitude research aircraft flying out oResearch (AWI), is now conducting the first - ever scientific mission to the upper levels of the monsoon system, using a high - altitude research aircraft flying out oresearch aircraft flying out of Nepal.

Ref: The Ocean Carbon and Biogeochemistry (OCB) Program developed this website as a clearinghouse of ocean fertilization news and informational resources to: 1) increase public knowledge and awareness on this topic, and 2) advance scientific research to improve our understanding of the implications of ocean fertilization for marine ecosystems.

While military sonar systems and seismic airguns used in oil / gas exploration and scientific research have received considerable attention in the overall issue of noise impacts on marine life, less intense but far more widespread and chronically - present noise sources, particularly large commercial ships, have only recently begun to be specifically considered.

«One of the things about the Great Barrier Reef is that there's 3,500 reefs,» said Mathieu Mongin, a marine biogeochemical modeler at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) who led the new study.

As an integrated marine sciences research institute, IFREMER's four scientific departments contribute to national research and innovation as well as to the European research landscape.

He joined the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation in 1983, where he has undertaken research on topics ranging from the ecology of larval fish and deep - sea communities to development of proxies in biogenic carbonates and impacts of climate change on marine popuResearch Organisation in 1983, where he has undertaken research on topics ranging from the ecology of larval fish and deep - sea communities to development of proxies in biogenic carbonates and impacts of climate change on marine popuresearch on topics ranging from the ecology of larval fish and deep - sea communities to development of proxies in biogenic carbonates and impacts of climate change on marine populations.

a increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacities and transfer marine technology taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular SIDS anmarine technology taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular SIDS anMarine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular SIDS anmarine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular SIDS and LDCs

As Aquanauts - in - training, participants will explore fresh water and marine habitats, scientific research, how animals thrive in extreme environments, and even catch a glimpse into what it's like to have a career in aquatic and marine sciences.

The company recognises the importance of preserving the underwater environment and has long supported scientific research in marine biology, hosting researchers on board and collecting data to support studies on minke whales, nautilus and coral.

Learn Scientific Dving Techniques and Participate in Research Diving Courses taught by Marine Biologist & Diver Trainer Andrew Taylor Internship takes place at our beach - front dive centre and classroom Dive sites during internship within the Nusa Penida Marine Park

We publish approximately 10 research papers yearly about marine mammal health issues, and present our findings at scientific conferences.

Your contribution goes a long way to help individual patients like Chompers as well as support scientific research that will help ensure a healthy ocean future for marine mammals and humans alike.

That's why The Marine Mammal Center is focused not just on our work rescuing and rehabilitating these animals but also on scientific research efforts and educational programming to share what we learn.

[7] Local scientific and educational institutions involved in the monitoring include the Hopkins Marine Station * located between the two SMCAs), the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.

The Marine Mammal Center scientists conduct research on marine mammal disease immunology and publish research findings in leading scientific jouMarine Mammal Center scientists conduct research on marine mammal disease immunology and publish research findings in leading scientific joumarine mammal disease immunology and publish research findings in leading scientific journals.

Your contribution goes a long way to help individual patients like Rudy as well as support scientific research that will help ensure a healthy ocean future for marine mammals and humans alike.

Leptospirosis Research at The Marine Mammal Center Over the last 40 years, our veterinarians and scientists have contributed to a number of scientific papers on Leptospirosis, some of which can be viewed here:

«We will continue to track her progress through a tagging programme co-developed with The Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida (the world's largest scientific research organization dedicated to the study of sharks and their relatives),» said Steve Kaiser, vice president, Marine and Science Engineering.

Gov / Museums / Aquaria / Scientific, Environmental and Research Organizations: National Park Service, US Department of the Interior, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aquarium (Baltimore), Georgia Aquarium (Atlanta), John Shedd Aquarium (Chicago), American Museum of Natural History (NY), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Florida Aquarium, Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Royal Ontario Museum (Canada), Scripps Institute of Oceanography Steven Birch Aquarium, Newport Aquarium (Kentucky), Denver Museum of Natural History, Los Angeles Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Houston Zoo, Artis Zoo (Amsterdam), Oregon Zoo, Calgary Zoo, World Wildlife Fund, Sea Shepard Society, Defenders of Wildlife, International Fund for Animal Welfare, ASPCA, Wildlife Conservation Society, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Point Reyes National Marine Sanctuary, Southern Methodist University, University of Southern California, Catalina Conservation Society, Ocean Conservancy, Oceana, New England Aquarium, Siam Ocean World, Harvard Museum, Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research, Project AWARE.

As our dive center is owned by marine biologists we provide environmental briefings to our dive sites, as well as encourage guests to become involved in active scientific research diving and volunteer projects here in Bali.

Chris FIELD (Carnegie Institution, USA)-- Chair • Philippe CIAIS (Climate Environment Society, France) • Wolfgang CRAMER (Institut Méditerranéen de Biodiversité et d'Ecologie marine et continentale, France) • Purnamita DASGUPTA (Institute of Economic Growth, India) • Ruth DEFRIES (Colombia University, USA) • Navroz DUBASH (Centre for Policy Research, India) • Ottmar EDENHOFER (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany) • Michael GRUBB (University College London, UK) • Jean - Charles HOURCADE (Centre national de la recherche scientifique [INRA], France) • Sheila JASANOFF (Harvard Kennedy School of Government, USA) • Kejun JIANG (Nanyang Technological University, China) • Vladimir KATTSOV (Main Geophysical Observatory, Russia) • Hervé LE TREUT (CNRS - Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France) • Emilio LEBRE LA ROVERE (National University, Brazil) • Valérie MASSON - DELMOTTE (Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement / Institut Pierre Simon Laplace, France) • Cheik M'BOW (World Agroforestry Centre [ICRAF], Kenya) • Isabelle NIANG - DIOP (Institut de recherche pour le développement, Senegal) • Carlos NOBRE (Centro Nacional de Monitoramento e Alertas de Desastres Naturais [Cemaden / MCTI], Brazil) • Karen O'BRIEN (University of Oslo, Norway) • Joy PEREIRA (University Kebangsaan, Malaysia) • Shilong PIAO (Peking University, China) • Hans - Otto PÖRTNER (Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany) • Monika RHEIN (University of Bremen, Germany) • Johan ROCKSTRÖM (Stockholm University, Sweden) • Hans SCHELLNHUBER (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany) • Robert SCHOLES (University of Witwatersrand, South Africa) • Pete SMITH (University of Aberdeen, UK) • Youba SOKONA (The South Centre, Switzerland) • Jean - François SOUSSANA (Institut national de la recherche agronomique [INRA], France) • Mark STAFFORD - SMITH (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia) • Thomas STOCKER (University of Bern, Switzerland) • Laurence TUBIANA (Institut du développement durable et des relations internationales, France) • Diana ÜRGE - VORSATZ (Central European University, Hungary) • Penny URQUHART (Independent analyst, South Africa) • Carolina VERA (University of Buenos Aires, Argentina) • Alistair WOODWARD (University of Auckland, New Zealand)

The Institute will help to set up a long - term scientific monitoring program, train local staff in marine ecology and field research techniques, design enforcement approaches, provide needed equipment, and work with the schools to develop an ocean education curriculum.

The operation is billed as scientific research but has been widely criticized by other countries, many environmental groups and marine biologists as a slaughter conducted for relatively unpopular meat and national pride.