Mediterranean Sea Blasted by Intense Marine Heatwave
Many parts of Europe saw record-breaking temperatures over the summer. However, it wasn’t just the continental mainland that was affected, because the Mediterranean Sea also…
Mediterranean Sea News
The Mediterranean Sea, often abbreviated as Med, is an intercontinental sea that connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the Strait of Gibraltar. It is bordered by Europe, Asia, and Africa, and is commonly referred to as the “cradle of Western civilization” due to its rich history and cultural significance.
Our Mediterranean Sea page features articles covering a wide range of topics, including marine biology, ecology, geology, climate change, and technology developments relevant to the region. Stay informed about the latest discoveries, scientific advancements, and breakthroughs that are shaping our understanding of this unique and vital ecosystem. Explore our collection of articles to delve deeper into the diverse aspects of the Mediterranean Sea and stay up-to-date with the latest developments.
A Sea of Garbage: Ocean Floor Landfills
The Long Journey of Litter to the Seafloor The Messina Strait, a submarine bridge separating the island of Sicily from the Italian Peninsula, is the…
Exploring Earth From Space: Sardinia – The Second-Largest Island in the Mediterranean Sea
Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is featured in this false-color image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. Sardinia (also known as Sardegna)…
Native Biodiversity Collapse in the Eastern Mediterranean – Most Native Species Are Going Locally Extinct
Most native species are going locally extinct, while introduced tropical species thrive. The coastline of Israel is one of the warmest areas in the Mediterranean…
Ecologically Important El Bibane Lagoon Photographed by Astronaut Aboard the Space Station
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) took this photograph of a 30-kilometer (20-mile) long lagoon on the eastern shore of Tunisia. A narrow…
Ancient Human Civilization May Have Been Controlled by Dust
When early humans began to travel out of Africa and spread into Eurasia over a hundred thousand years ago, a fertile region around the eastern…
Why the Mediterranean Is a Pivotal Climate Change Hotspot
MIT analysis uncovers the basis of the severe rainfall declines predicted by many models. Although global climate models vary in many ways, they agree on…
Only 0.23% of the Mediterranean Basin – A Global Biodiversity Hotspot – Has Effective Levels of Conservation Protection
Through the assessment of the 1062 marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Mediterranean Sea, covering 6% of the Mediterranean Basin, a research team led by…
Migrations Reconstructed Through Ancient DNA: Each Mediterranean Island Has Its Own Genetic Pattern
The Mediterranean Sea has been a major route for maritime migrations as well as frequent trade and invasions during prehistory, yet the genetic history of…
Greenhouse Gas Changes Immediately Affect Mediterranean Rainfall – ‘Hot Spot’ of Climate Change
Mediterranean-type climates face immediate drops in rainfall when greenhouse gases rise, but this could be stopped quickly if emissions are cut. This is the finding…
Alien Species Spread by Private Boats in the Mediterranean
This is the first study in the Mediterranean to combine boat and marina sampling data with crew surveys to better understand the role these boats…
Can a Mediterranean Diet Pattern Slow Aging?
A series of six articles appearing in the March issue of The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences finds new correlations between a Mediterranean…
IODP Expedition 339 Reports Findings from Mediterranean Seafloor
The 35 scientists from 14 countries participating in the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) Expedition 339, Mediterranean Outflow, retrieved the first sediment samples from below…