Oceans Archives - Climate Ages

Why Planting Baby Corals Isn’t Enough to Save Reefs

Biodiversity Conservation | Ecology

Why Planting Baby Corals Isn’t Enough to Save Reefs

This image shows a vintage-style illustration of a fish, likely a cod or similar bottom-dwelling species, swimming over a sandy seafloor. The background suggests a shallow marine environment. The composition likely represents the ecological concept of bioturbation—the process by which organisms like fish or invertebrates stir up and rework sediments, influencing nutrient cycling and ocean health

Biodiversity Conservation | Science Outreach

Cod, Eels, and the Quiet Power Beneath Our Feet

A digitally edited satellite map of North and Central America shows a fiery asteroid hurtling toward the Yucatán Peninsula, representing the Chicxulub impact event that led to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs. A cartoon T. rex roars near the impact site, and a trail of dinosaur footprints across the western U.S. hints at prehistoric migration or panic. The image creatively illustrates the dramatic moment that changed Earth’s history foreve

Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change | Evolution | Paleontology

The Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Didn’t Just End Life, It May Have Kickstarted It, Too

A digitally edited image of a massive Antarctic iceberg floating in the ocean, with stormy clouds and distant mountains in the background. Superimposed on the iceberg is a cartoon-style pipe system, symbolizing the concept of “Antarctic plumbing”—possibly referring to the movement of meltwater beneath ice sheets or human-engineered solutions related to polar melt. The image blends natural elements with industrial symbolism

Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change | Science Outreach

The Antarctic Plumbing Problem That’s Speeding Up Ice Melt

A digitally created image of a kelp forest underwater with clear blue water in the background. In the foreground, a large, stylized, monochrome illustration of a sea urchin shell is superimposed, contrasting with the natural colors of the kelp forest. The image visually represents the impact of sea urchins on marine ecosystems, highlighting their role in kelp forest decline and the need for conservation effort

Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change | Policy

How Overfishing Became a Conservation Strategy in Australia

A digitally edited image of a great white shark swimming in the ocean, framed through the fossilized jaws of a megalodon. The perspective emphasizes the massive size difference between the extinct megalodon and modern sharks. The background features a school of fish, adding depth to the underwater scene and reinforcing the contrast between past and present marine predators

Biodiversity Conservation | Evolution | Paleontology

The Real Reason Megalodon Got So Gigantic (and Then Went Extinct)

A digitally edited image of Alabra Atoll, an isolated tropical island surrounded by deep blue ocean waters. Overlaid on the image is a cartoon superhero wearing a blue suit, brown boots, and a flowing cape, flying over the island with a determined expression. The artwork combines real satellite imagery with playful illustration, symbolizing protection or conservation efforts for remote ecosystems.

Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change

What This Atoll Can Teach Us About Protecting Vulnerable Islands

A digitally edited image of a black sea urchin on a coral reef, with cartoon-like virus icons overlaid, symbolizing disease or environmental threats. The background features a vibrant underwater ecosystem with corals and clear blue water. The combination of real marine life and illustrated pathogens highlights concerns about marine biodiversity and the impact of disease on sea urchin populations.

Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change

Marine Pandemics Are Becoming a Growing Threat to Our Seas

A digitally edited image of a sea turtle swimming above a vibrant coral reef, with small fish in the background. An overlaid graphic of a flaming Earth with a thermometer symbolizes global warming and its impact on marine ecosystems. The image highlights the connection between climate change and the survival of coral reefs and marine life

Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change

Can Coral Reefs Beat the Heat? A New Study Offers a Surprising Answer

A digitally edited image of an underwater coral reef scene features a watercolor-style shark swimming among vibrant orange and black fish. The coral reef is rich in detail, showcasing various types of coral formations. The mix of realistic marine life and the artistic shark creates a striking contrast, blending art with nature in a visually engaging way

Biodiversity Conservation

Shark Loss Is Causing Coral Reef Destruction — Here’s How