Weaker ocean circulation could enhance CO2 buildup in the atmosphere, study showsClimate
SourceJuly 8, 2024
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Weaker ocean circulation could enhance CO2 buildup in the atmosphere, study shows
New findings challenge current thinking on the ocean’s role in storing carbon. By Jennifer Chu | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) As climate change advances,…

‘Urgent’ for Australia to protect Great Barrier Reef: UNESCONews
SourceJune 25, 2024
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‘Urgent’ for Australia to protect Great Barrier Reef: UNESCO
Sydney, Australia (AFP) - Australia must take "urgent" action to protect the Great Barrier Reef, including setting more ambitious climate targets, the UN's cultural organisation…

Scientists document self-propelling oxygen decline in the oceansClimateScience
SourceJune 22, 2024
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Scientists document self-propelling oxygen decline in the oceans
By University of Copenhagen, The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have made significant strides in understanding ancient ocean…

We’ve measured the cost of unsustainable industrial fishing on coastal communities – and it’s vastNews
SourceJune 10, 2024
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We’ve measured the cost of unsustainable industrial fishing on coastal communities – and it’s vast
By Miren Gutiérrez, The Conversation Shark finning – the practice of removing the fins from a captured shark and discarding the rest, often still alive, back…

Oceanic ‘peace’ pact signed in Costa Rica ahead of 2025 UN talksNews
SourceJune 9, 2024
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Oceanic ‘peace’ pact signed in Costa Rica ahead of 2025 UN talks
By Alberto PEÑA | AFP San José, Costa Rica - Over two dozen countries signed a wishful "declaration of peace with the ocean" on Saturday…

Aquaculture overtakes wild fisheries for first time: UN reportNews
SourceJune 7, 2024
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Aquaculture overtakes wild fisheries for first time: UN report
By Alberto PEÑA | AFP San José, Costa Rica - Aquaculture is playing an increasingly important role in meeting the world's food needs, surpassing wild…

WWF takes Norway to court over deep sea miningNews
SourceMay 23, 2024
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WWF takes Norway to court over deep sea mining
Oslo, Norway (AFP) - The World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) Norwegian chapter said Thursday it would take legal action against Norway for opening up…

Small island states win key climate case in UN courtNews
SourceMay 21, 2024
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Small island states win key climate case in UN court
By Femke COLBORNE | AFP Berlin, Germany (UPDATED) - The UN maritime court on Tuesday ruled in favour of nine small island states who brought…
