ocean acidification Archives

If we don’t halt climate change, the world’s oceans may never be the same.

As much as 95% of the climates in the surface ocean that exist today could completely disappear within 80 years—but it’s not too late to change, according to new research led by Katie Lotterhos, associate professor of marine and environmental sciences at Northeastern.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki August 26, 2021

A wild Alaskan Sea Otter in Resurrection Bay off the port city of Seward in southern Alaska. AP Photo by Jacob King/PA Wire

Sea otters are a lifeline for reefs in a changing ocean

“A healthy person is going to be able to withstand an illness from the outside better than an unhealthy person,” says Justin Ries, a professor of marine and environmental science. “It’s the same thing with an ecosystem.”

by Laura Castañón February 2, 2021

Students learn about marine life rehabilitation practices at the second annual Boston High School Marine Science Symposium, held at Northeastern's Curry Student Center. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Inspiring the next generation of marine scientists

Northeastern hosted some 250 area high school students last week for the Boston High School Marine Science Symposium. The event, presented by Northeastern and the Massachusetts Marine Educators, stays with the young participants “long after the event is over,” said the symposium coordinator.

by Thea Singer March 13, 2017

A slightly more acidic ocean may help coral species

New research from associate professor of marine science Justin Ries explains how moderate increases in ocean acidification and temperature can enhance the growth rates of some reef-forming corals.

by Joe O'Connell November 5, 2014

ocean acidification

If we don’t halt climate change, the world’s oceans may never be the same.

Sea otters are a lifeline for reefs in a changing ocean

Inspiring the next generation of marine scientists

A slightly more acidic ocean may help coral species

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