Ocean habitats and their microbial assemblages Microorganisms inhabit all marine ecosystems, from the tropics to the sea ice and from the well-lit surface waters to the deep abyss; they truly are ...

What we found was astonishing. Around 2015, surface salinity in the Southern Ocean began rising sharply – just as sea ice extent started to crash. This reversal was completely unexpected.

The authors of the study note that it’s likely possible to protect 30% of ocean habitats, with little impact on fishing and shipping.

Phytoplankton are the base of the ocean food web and help remove carbon dioxide from air ...