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Changes in Ocean Circulation Patterns 70 Million Years Ago Could Help Scientists Understand the Consequences of Modern Increases in Greenhouse Gases
New research from the University of Missouri indicates that Atlantic Ocean temperatures during the greenhouse climate of the Late Cretaceous Epoch were influenced by circulation in the deep ocean. These changes in circulation patterns 70 million years...
United Nations Mission in Liberia Increases Security Patrols Along the Country’s Border with Ivory Coast
The United Nations Mission in Liberia has stepped up security patrols along the country’s border with Ivory Coast, APA can report.
Scientists Find Environmental Factors have Changed the Distribution Patterns of Atlantic Mackerel
NOAA scientists have found that environmental factors have changed the distribution patterns of Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), a marine species found in waters from Cape Hatteras to Newfoundland, shifting the stock northeastward and into shallower...
South African Women Heading for Chilly Atlantic Ocean Swim
A Women’s Day swim in the chilly Atlantic Ocean is scheduled for tomorrow in a fund-raising race for women with cerebral palsy.
New Cable to Double South Africa’s Broadband Capacity
A new high capacity cable linking South Africa and Europe is set to double the country’s current broadband capacity, said Telkom. The much anticipated West Africa Cable System (WACS) linking Southern Africa and Europe arrived at Yzerfontein in the...
European Union Grants 2 Million Euro to Overseas Biodiversity Projects
The European Commission is to give an additional €2 million to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services in its Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories. Known as BEST, the Voluntary scheme for Biodiversity...
New Discoveries About Underwater Ridges Help Improve Climate Models
New discoveries on how underwater ridges impact the ocean’s circulation system will help improve climate projections. An underwater ridge can trap the flow of cold, dense water at the bottom of the ocean. Without the ridge, deepwater can flow freely...
European Union Provides Additional 12.5m Euro Grant Budget Support to Liberia
The European Union (EU) has provided an additional 12.5 million Euros to Liberia as direct budgetary support, making it the highest contributor to the country’s $300 million for the current fiscal year.
