Despite their small size, these species play an important role in marine ecosystems, such as forming symbiotic relationships and contributing to nutrient cycling. Their discovery demonstrates the importance of continuing marine exploration.
have been discovered in South Africa 's unique marine ecosystem, which is shaped by Benguela and Agulhas currents: the"walking sponge" , a tiny clam , and a rare parasitic isopod , writesDespite their small size, these species play an important role in marine ecosystems, such as forming symbiotic relationships and contributing to nutrient cycling.
There are more than 242,000 marine species described globally, but the actual number of unidentified living species in the oceans may exceed one million. As a result, many species remain unknown, and a large number of those already identified are poorly understood. South Africa's marine realm is globally unique because of the two major ocean currents that meet here. The cold, slow-moving Benguela and the warm, fast-flowing Agulhas currents…
The effects of ocean warming are profound and well-documented. But sometimes changes in the patterns of winds and ocean currents cause seawater to suddenly cool, instead. Acting Justice Govindjee has dismissed an application to interdict a seismic survey by Shell on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape on the basis that"irreparable harm" to marine ...
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