Long-term study indicates phytoplankton can adapt to ocean acidification
phys.org | 10 Apr 2012
Fossil fuel derived carbon dioxide has a serious impact on global climate but also a disturbing effect on the oceans, know as the other CO2 problem. When CO2 dissolves in seawater it forms carbonic acid and results in a drop in pH, the oceans acidify. The potential for organisms to cope with acidified oceanic conditions via evolutionary adaptations has so far been unresolved.
 Acidification

Marine underworld discovered in Fiordland
New Zealand Herald | 10 Apr 2012
Undersea environments teaming with previously undiscovered life has been captured on film in Fiordland. Niwa and Environment Southland recently used a remote-operated robot vehicle to film footage of undersea sills in Dusky and Doubtful Sounds.
 Pacific Ocean | Biodiversity | Research

At last, the weather arrives and I can collect data
Guardian Unlimited | 10 Apr 2012
As her expedition in the Southern Ocean gets rougher, Helen Czerski realises how much she takes gravity for granted. On Thursday, the weather arrived. The relief was immense - I finally had data to collect!
 Southern Ocean | Research

Oceana applauds requirement of turtle deflector dredges in Atlantic fishery
World Fishing | 10 Apr 2012
Oceana has applauded the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for approving new regulations for the Atlantic scallop fishery that requires modified fishing gear where endangered sea turtles are present.
 Atlantic Ocean | Conservation | Fisheries | Policy