Sea levels are rising and it’s a growing challenge that many cities have to deal with. We asked our expert on climate change adaptation what needs to be done.
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How man-made sounds interfere with their communication
Marine mammals live in a world of sound. Acoustic waves are four times faster underwater compared to air and there is much less sound dampening. Therefore, sound can travel very far underwater.
We often hear that there are a lot of plastics in the ocean. How do they get there and why is this a concern?
We often hear that there are a lot of plastics in the ocean. How do they get there and why is this a concern?
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Industrial water and surrounding water environments are going virtual
Whatever can be digitised, automated and virtualised…will be. Industrial water and surrounding water environments are going virtual; it’s a matter of time and investment. The technology is here.
With more than 25 years of experience in marine environmental research, Frank Thomsen answers our questions as to why we should care about the impacts of underwater noise on marine life.
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What should be done to manage a marine oil spill? Here are two critical steps!
The 3rd January 2017 collision between a Singapore-registered ship and another vessel near Pasir Gudang Port in Johor, Malaysia saw almost 300 tonnes of bunker fuel spilled in a narrow channel. This is one of Singapore’s worst spills that has happened in recent years due to the proximity to very sensitive environment.
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