Ocean temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in history. It’s so bad that scientists are hoping for a few hurricanes to cool things off. More than three-fifths — 62.9% — of the world’s coral reefs are badly hurting […]
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Why climate change means more jellyfish stings for ocean swimmers
Jellyfish, unlike many other sea creatures, are the winners of climate change. In a sign of the poor state of the world’s oceans, jellyfish are set to penetrate further and further into the Arctic Ocean and dominate those areas as water temperatures rise, new research shows. Jellyfish stings have grown increasingly common in recent years, […]
Ocean City weighs crackdown on what can be displayed on Boardwalk. All to know.
Proprietors in Ocean City, Maryland, must be extra mindful of how they choose to display outdoor merchandise this upcoming summer season, seeing as town officials are gearing up to reinforce existing rules and regulations. Ocean City Town Council members addressed the request to approve proposed amendments to outdoor display enforcement at an April 30 meeting. […]