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fromenglish.elpais.com
16 hours ago

Sea of plastic: Global study finds thousands of microparticles even in the Mariana Trench

Microplastics are found throughout every layer of the ocean, impacting marine ecosystems and carbon cycles more than previously understood.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
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Is the ocean becoming too acidic to sustain life? podcast

Ocean acidification poses a critical threat to marine ecosystems and global liveability, possibly breaching another planetary boundary.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
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L.A. fires wreaked havoc on the land. Scientists are racing to learn what they've done to the sea

The ashes from urban wildfires can cause unprecedented changes to marine ecosystems, raising concerns about toxic materials entering the ocean.
CalCOFI scientists are investigating the impacts of the Los Angeles fires on marine life, monitoring effects since 1949.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
16 hours ago

Sea of plastic: Global study finds thousands of microparticles even in the Mariana Trench

Microplastics are found throughout every layer of the ocean, impacting marine ecosystems and carbon cycles more than previously understood.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Is the ocean becoming too acidic to sustain life? podcast

Ocean acidification poses a critical threat to marine ecosystems and global liveability, possibly breaching another planetary boundary.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

L.A. fires wreaked havoc on the land. Scientists are racing to learn what they've done to the sea

The ashes from urban wildfires can cause unprecedented changes to marine ecosystems, raising concerns about toxic materials entering the ocean.
CalCOFI scientists are investigating the impacts of the Los Angeles fires on marine life, monitoring effects since 1949.
more#environmental-science
#deep-sea-mining
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Environment

Fears Trump's deep-sea mining order will irreparably harm ecosystems

Trump's executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining is criticized by environmental groups for its potential harm to marine ecosystems.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
US politics

The U.S. takes a step towards allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem

Trump's order for deep-sea mining aims to boost domestic supply of critical minerals while raising significant environmental concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Environment

Fears Trump's deep-sea mining order will irreparably harm ecosystems

Trump's executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining is criticized by environmental groups for its potential harm to marine ecosystems.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
US politics

The U.S. takes a step towards allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem

Trump's order for deep-sea mining aims to boost domestic supply of critical minerals while raising significant environmental concerns.
more#deep-sea-mining
#climate-change
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Earth's strongest ocean current could slow down by 20% by 2050 in a high emissions future

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current could slow down by 20% by 2050, leading to accelerated Antarctic ice melting and sea level rise.
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fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why

Record ocean temperatures are fueling stronger hurricanes and threatening marine life, mainly due to climate change and El Nino.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

More than 80% of the world's reefs hit by bleaching after worst global event on record

The worst global coral bleaching event has affected over 80% of the planet's coral reefs, signaling a severe ecological crisis.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Opinion | How Ocean Warming Is Warping the World

The Greenland shark is the world's longest-living vertebrate, living up to 300 years or longer due to the deep cold of the northern oceans.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
8 months ago

28.9C: Mediterranean Sea breaks daily temperature record

The Mediterranean Sea has recorded unprecedented sea surface temperatures, raising concerns about climate change and its impact on marine ecosystems and food security.
fromMail Online
7 months ago
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Scientists plan to pack Pacific Ocean with iron to stop climate change

Ocean iron fertilization could significantly reduce atmospheric CO2 by stimulating phytoplankton growth.
Critics raise concerns about potential negative impacts on marine ecosystems.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Earth's strongest ocean current could slow down by 20% by 2050 in a high emissions future

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current could slow down by 20% by 2050, leading to accelerated Antarctic ice melting and sea level rise.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why

Record ocean temperatures are fueling stronger hurricanes and threatening marine life, mainly due to climate change and El Nino.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

More than 80% of the world's reefs hit by bleaching after worst global event on record

The worst global coral bleaching event has affected over 80% of the planet's coral reefs, signaling a severe ecological crisis.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Opinion | How Ocean Warming Is Warping the World

The Greenland shark is the world's longest-living vertebrate, living up to 300 years or longer due to the deep cold of the northern oceans.
OMG science
fromwww.thelocal.com
8 months ago

28.9C: Mediterranean Sea breaks daily temperature record

The Mediterranean Sea has recorded unprecedented sea surface temperatures, raising concerns about climate change and its impact on marine ecosystems and food security.
fromMail Online
7 months ago
OMG science

Scientists plan to pack Pacific Ocean with iron to stop climate change

Ocean iron fertilization could significantly reduce atmospheric CO2 by stimulating phytoplankton growth.
Critics raise concerns about potential negative impacts on marine ecosystems.
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Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
3 months ago

The EU's fisheries crisis demands action now, not misplaced optimism

A sustainable future for fisheries is achievable, necessitating immediate commitment from policymakers.
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fromAxios
9 months ago

Marine creatures at risk from "unusual warmth" hitting the world's oceans

Rising ocean temperatures have global impacts, affecting marine ecosystems, weather patterns, and potentially leading to hyperactive hurricane seasons.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
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Knight in spiny armor': could lobsters help save Florida's dying corals?

Spiny lobsters are unexpected heroes in saving Florida's coral reefs by scaring off predators and helping restore nursery-grown corals.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
11 months ago

Fish off Los Angeles coast still contaminated with infamous chemical banned 52 years ago

DDT dumped off the Los Angeles coast in the 1940s still contaminates deep-sea fish, posing threats to marine ecosystems and potentially humans through seafood consumption.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Oceans face triple threat' of extreme heat, oxygen loss and acidification

The world's oceans face a triple threat of extreme heating, loss of oxygen, and acidification, intensifying due to human activities, placing marine life under enormous stress.
Data science
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago

'OceanXplorers:' James Cameron leads ambitious ocean exploration in new docu-series

The National Geographic series 'OceanXplorers' explores uncharted areas of the ocean using advanced technology to reveal the mysteries of marine ecosystems.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
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New Zealand's sea temperatures hit record highs, outstripping global averages

New Zealand experiencing record high sea temperatures, with oceanic and coastal regions seeing significant warming, raising concerns for marine life and ecosystems.
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