Science News Summary: Climate change is reducing the abundance of marine life near the equator. British scientists say the COVID rules will be further relaxed and more

Venezuela’s most important academies for medicine and science called for vaccination efforts again on Monday

The population of the South American nation against the coronavirus amid a surge in infections that has led the government to extend lockdown measures. The pandemic in Venezuela was significantly less severe than expected in 2020 due to widespread gasoline shortages restricting vehicle movement, the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Physics, Mathematics and Science said in a joint statement.

British scientists say further easing of COVID rules won’t overwhelm healthcare

The next step in easing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in England is unlikely to put unsustainable pressure on the healthcare system, even if it leads to an increase in COVID-19 infections, government scientists said on Monday. However, the scientists said that a resurgence of hospitalizations and deaths at some point is still very likely, although the extent and timing are uncertain.

Climate change is decreasing the abundance of marine life near the equator: study

During some summers, when the water temperatures rise in the Caribbean, the glowing coral colonies of gold, green and blue that surround the island nation of Cuba give way to skeletal white spots. The technicolor stripes of tropical fish often shoot without lightning. The cawing noises of lobsters grow lower.

(With contributions from agencies.)