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ASU leads a new wave in ocean researchVast, complex and partially unexplored, the oceans form the world’s largest biome — and hold the power to shape our global future. There are many systems that come together to make a healthy ocean, and many ways that human activities disrupt them. One of the… |
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Sun Devils in Spain: ASU study abroad provides cultural, engineering experiences in BarcelonaFrom saving the coral reef and transforming food waste to learning about Catalan culture, Sun Devils spent time in Barcelona this March as part of Arizona State University's Global Intensive Experience courses. During spring break, students who were part of an… |
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ASU study: Jupiter’s moon Europa may have had a slow evolutionJupiter's moon, Europa, is slightly smaller than Earth’s moon and is one of the most promising places to search for alien life. Amid the Jovian system, Europa is of particular interest to scientists because of the strong evidence for nutrients, water and… |
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A lifelong passion for ocean scienceA world-class ocean science research facility, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences inspires the next generation of marine biologists, oceanographers, marine ecologists and more by providing K–12 and college students a captivating introduction to the science of the… |
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New UN treaty aims to protect ocean biodiversity — what's next?For the first time since negotiations began more than 15 years ago, more than 100 countries have agreed on a United Nations treaty to protect the world’s oceans. The landmark deal aims to conserve marine life and biodiversity in the “high seas” —… |
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ASU professor's job is kinda fishyEditor's note: New Faces on Campus is a monthly feature by ASU News showcasing faculty members who have been hired in the 2022–23 academic year. Leocadio Blanco-Bercial has a pretty cool… |
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Reef restoration program celebrates official opening of state-of-the-art coral reef facilityWhen the ʻĀkoʻakoʻa reef restoration program was established in 2023, it brought together decades of research, community partnerships and a commitment to healthy coral reefs in West Hawaii. On April 25, scientists and community… |
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New research confirms land-sea relationship is major driver of coral reef health outcomesClimate change has long been considered as one of the greatest drivers of declining coral reefs, but the specifics of human impact have been largely unverified. In a new paper, researchers tracked coral reef health in Hawaii for 20 years — measuring increasing… |
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World registers hottest day ever recorded; what’s to come?Editor’s note: This story is featured in the 2023 year in review.… |
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ASU researcher models critical climate collapse conditionsAs humans continue to drive environmental damage through climate change, predicting points of no return becomes more crucial than ever. Worldwide, humanity and nature alike contend with increases in temperature, drought, wildfires, hurricanes, rising sea levels and more… |