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As the oceans warm, wide-ranging species will have an edge

Marine species that already have large ranges are extending their territories fastest in response to climate change, according to new research from University of British Columbia and biodiversity experts from around the world (including IMAS scientists!).  The study is one of the first comprehensive looks at how traits--other than thermal niche--impact marine animals' ability to respond to climate change. It could help improve global predictions of how different species redistribute …

Marine travellers best able to adapt to warming waters

Marine species that already roam far and wide throughout our oceans are extending their territories further and faster in response to climate change, according to new research involving the University of Southampton and an international team of biodiversity experts. Read more about this story here.

Following Nemo: marine life is heading south

This is the first article in a series looking at how key species such as bees, insects and fish respond to environmental change, and what this means for the rest of the planet, writes The Conversation. Read the full about why marine life are on the move: here.

Sir David Attenborough explains the importance of citizen science

Sharks Face a Growing Threat in Warming and Acidic Seas

Like many species, sharks face a looming threat: a changing climate, writes Discovery News. Read the full story here.

Submerged volcano cluster found off coast of Sydney

FOUR volcanoes discovered off the coast of Sydney are not at risk of erupting but could hold answers about Australia’s rich mineral deposits, writes news.com.au. The cluster of volcanoes, thought to be about 50 million years old, were found by chance about 250km east of Sydney during a voyage by the CSIRO’s new research vessel, Investigator.

Young drifters just go with the flow

AS well as extinct volcanoes, scientists on the latest research voyage by CSIRO’s Investigator have gained amazing insights into the life and times of juvenile fish along the East Australian Current (EAC). Read the full story in The Mercury.

Ocean algae cope well in varying climates

Many marine algae that play a critical role in supporting life on Earth may be better equipped to deal with future climate change than previously expected, writes Science Daily. Read the full story here.

Global warming is a serious threat to pink salmon populations

A recent study suggests that the population of pink salmon around the world is seriously threatened by the devastating impact of climate change and global warming, writes The Monitor Daily. The researchers who conducted the study found that carbon dioxide is responsible for the acidification of the freshwater systems, which directly affects the fish population. Read the full story here.

The 17 Absolute Best Moments From #CephalopodWeek

A few weeks back was Cephalopod week - a celebration of all things squid and octopus and cuttlefish! In case you missed it, here are the 17 best moments from Cephalopod Week.