Climate change
Study Says the Ocean’s Largest Life is Under Threat of Extinction
Human fishing poses a greater threat than climate change to future ocean life, according to UConn's Andrew Bush and co-authors, in a new study in Science.
Critical Information Needed in Fight to Save Wildlife
A UConn ecologist headed an international group of biologists calling for a global effort to improve climate change predictions for biodiversity.
Researchers Have Big Plans for Whale Data
Researchers from UConn and Mystic Aquarium are working with beluga whales to better understand the impact of human activity and climate change on marine species.
Not Just A Day at the Beach
'Beaches were once places where respectable people would never think of going.' A UConn historian traces how beaches evolved into popular summer playgrounds.
Natural Regrowth of Tropical Forest Helps Reach Climate Goals
Natural regeneration can be a low-cost way of helping the environment while storing excess carbon.
Going, Going, Gone: Toxic Change
A UConn researcher is studying how global warming has changed the diet of Arctic marine mammals, and the impact of pollution at the top of the food chain.
The State of the World’s Oceans
UConn marine biodiversity expert Ann Bucklin discusses the issues raised in the United Nations' recent World Ocean Assessment.
Climate Resiliency Project Wins Federal Competition
UConn researchers helped design the project, which works with the local geography to protect Bridgeport residents and infrastructure.
Activity on Seafloor Linked to Icy Ebb and Flow on Surface
Hydrothermal activity along mid-ocean ridges helps explain why ice ages come and go, according to a UConn marine scientist.
Using Advanced Chemistry to Combat Climate Change
UConn researcher William Mustain is building a new device that captures carbon dioxide from power plant exhaust using advanced materials and chemistry.