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Something unusual is happening in the oceans – and scientists are worried
The Earth's oceans reached their highest temperature ever recorded in modern history this past weekend. The average sea surface temperature in non-polar regions hit 21.1 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record set in March 2024. Scientists are particularly concerned that this record was reached during a period when water temperatures are typically not at their peak.
A Surprising Discovery Under the Ocean: "We Have Ignored Them for Years"
When thinking about fungi, one usually imagines them in a forest, on trees, or in the ground. However, it turns out that fungi also live under the sea, and a new study published in the scientific journal "PLOS Biology" points to their surprising role: they may help store carbon on the ocean floor. Researchers discovered that tiny fungi in the Arctic region absorb substances from the environment.
At a depth of 6 km: Scientists discovered a food source they did not know existed
A new study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark reveals how microorganisms find food at depths of several kilometers. It turns out that organic particles sinking from the upper ocean layers release nutrients under immense pressure, providing a vital food source for deep-sea bacteria.
Europe breaks records: Hottest summer measured in the west of the continent
June and July were the hottest months ever recorded in Western Europe. Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high, while heat waves exacerbated drought and fire risks across the continent.