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A 12-foot, 1,009-pound female great white named Ernst has been tracked off Montauk, moving north toward Cape Cod, with researchers suggesting an even larger great white, Contender, may be following along the East Coast, potentially passing by Long Island this summer and prompting increased shark patrols amid rising sightings and bites.
Scientists identified a fast-spreading case of bivalve transmissible neoplasia in Puget Sound soft-shell clams, with genetic evidence linking the outbreak to Atlantic Coast lineages; infection rates at two sites surpassed 75% by 2024, and environmental DNA found cancer-related material in nearby waters, highlighting potential impacts on marine ecosystems and coastal communities and prompting monitoring of disease spread in wild shellfish.
Scientists have discovered the largest deep-sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast, stretching about 500 kilometers from Florida to South Carolina and measuring up to 109 kilometers wide in some areas. Using 3D mapping technology, researchers found the reef at depths of 200 to 1,000 meters, uncovering a diverse ecosystem of marine life. The discovery highlights the importance of mapping the ocean floor and raises concerns about the potential risks deep reefs face from climate change and human activities.
Scientists have used new underwater mapping technology to discover the largest known deep-sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast, stretching for about 310 miles from Florida to South Carolina and reaching 68 miles wide at some points. This reef, found at depths of 655 to 3,280 feet, provides habitat for a variety of marine life and is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone national park. The discovery highlights the importance of mapping the ocean floor for understanding and protecting deep-sea ecosystems.
Scientists have used new underwater mapping technology to discover the largest deep-sea coral reef off the U.S. Atlantic coast, stretching for about 310 miles and reaching 68 miles wide at some points. This reef, found at depths ranging from 655 to 3,280 feet, provides habitat for a variety of marine life and covers more of the ocean floor than tropical reefs. The discovery highlights the importance of mapping the ocean floor to understand and protect these vulnerable ecosystems from climate change and human activities.
Scientists have mapped the largest deep-sea coral reef off the U.S. Atlantic coast, stretching for about 310 miles from Florida to South Carolina and reaching 68 miles wide at some points. The reef, found at depths ranging from 655 to 3,280 feet, provides habitat for a variety of marine life and is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park. This discovery was made possible by new underwater mapping technology, and researchers believe there may be even larger deep-sea reefs waiting to be discovered in the future.
Subsidence, caused by factors like groundwater extraction and sediment settling, is causing the land along America's Atlantic Coast to sink at a faster rate than sea-level rise, posing a significant threat to coastal communities and infrastructure. The study highlights the mounting costs and risks associated with subsidence, with areas like Virginia Beach, Baltimore, and NYC particularly at risk, and emphasizes the potential impact on levees, population, and property.
Tens of thousands of people in New England and Canada are without power as Storm Lee, now a post-tropical cyclone, struck Nova Scotia, causing one death. Lee continues to bring strong winds to Canada's Atlantic coast. Meanwhile, meteorologists are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nigel, which is expected to reach major hurricane status. Although Nigel is not likely to directly impact Bermuda, it could bring rough surf and rip currents to the islands. The chances of Nigel affecting the US have decreased. The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has been described as unparalleled due to unusually warm sea surface temperatures.
Researchers at OCEARCH were surprised to discover that two great white sharks, named Simon and Jekyll, have become friends and traveled over 4,000 miles together up the Atlantic Coast. Great white sharks are typically solitary creatures, so this unusual companionship is groundbreaking. OCEARCH plans to conduct genetic analyses to determine if the sharks are related.