Jan 1st, 2009 · Coral in the Great Barrier Reef is showing significant signs of trouble, apparently the result of human activities. Scientists say one species of coral is growing much more slowly than it was 15 years ago. If current trends continue, this species of coral could stop growing altogether by the middle of the century. Scientists suspect that coral growth is being stunted by warmer ocean waters, as well as increasing acidity caused by carbon dioxide that's entering the ocean as a result of fossil fuel combustion.
Keywords: Scientists · human · ocean · species · fossil · carbon · coral · warmer · dioxide · suspect · Acidity · Great Barrier Reef
Nov 25th, 2008 · Carbon dioxide pouring into the atmosphere is making oceans more acidic. And scientists have found that in the waters around one Pacific Northwest island, more acidic water is spelling doom for mussels.
Keywords: Scientists · ocean · Island · Pacific Northwest · carbon · dioxide · atmosphere · acid · Mussels
Nov 15th, 2008 · This week the U.S. Supreme Court gave the Navy the OK to use sonar off the coast of California — environmentalists complain the sounds confuse whales. But it turns out the planet's oceans are actually getting louder anyway. Geochemist Peter Brewer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute talks about a recent study finding that global warming is changing the way sound travels underwater.
Keywords: global · California · human · Sonar · planet · Supreme Court · ocean · environmentalists · Confuse · Navy the OK · Geochemist Peter Brewer
Nov 13th, 2008 · Inspired by the post-punk sounds of Echo & the Bunnymen, The Stills often find themselves in the deluge of like-minded bands. It's the kind of thing that sticks to a band, but The Stills continue to hone their sound, now taking on much darker and passionate approach.
Keywords: ocean · punk · passion · Stills · The Stills · Echo the Bunnymen
Nov 11th, 2008 · Queen Elizabeth 2, one of the world's most famous ocean liners, is on her final voyage. The vessel will become a first-class hotel and entertainment center in Dubai. Captain Ian McNaught talks with Ari Shapiro about what it's been like to be on board the ship for more than 20 years.
Keywords: world · Hotel · farewell · entertainment · famous · ocean · Ari Shapiro · Elizabeth · liner · vessel · Dubai · QE2
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Iraq is putting Sadaam Hussein's luxury yacht up for sale. The Ocean Breeze has gold faucets, swimming pools and rocket launching system. It could fetch up to $35 million. French authorities seized the boat on Jan. 31 after it docked in Nice on the Mediterranean coast. The yacht remained there while courts settled a dispute over the ship's ownership.
Keywords: Iraq · Dispute · French · Saddam · Hussein · ocean · gold · luxury · Mediterranean · faucet · Sadaam Hussein · Ocean Breeze
Oct 30th, 2008 · James Dodson's cross-cultural romantic comedy brings its unlikely lovers together from home bases that are oceans apart. It's implausible and formulaic — but the stars are charming enough.
Keywords: culture · comedy · ocean · lovers · Formula · romantic · implausible · James Dodson
Oct 16th, 2008 · Fifteen sailors — collegiate nonprofessionals all — compete in one of the world's most celebrated yacht races in this handsomely shot if ultimately underwhelming documentary.
Keywords: world · ocean · documentary · Racer · sailors · collegiate · underwhelmed · nonprofessionals
