Oceans

Oceans are large bodies of salt water covering approximately 71% of Earth’s surface and forming the main component of the hydrosphere. They regulate climate and weather by storing heat and circulating water, carbon, and nutrients, and support most marine life, including plants, animals, and microscopic organisms. Oceans are divided into horizontal zones, such as continental shelves and open ocean, and vertical zones, including the photic, mesopelagic, and aphotic layers. Ocean currents transport water, heat, gases, and nutrients globally, while human activities along coasts and in open waters impact ecosystems and contribute to pollution, overfishing, and climate change effects such as warming, acidification, and sea level rise.

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WWF takes Norway to court over deep sea miningNews

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…
SourceSourceMay 23, 2024 Full article
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Small island states win key climate case in UN courtNews

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…
SourceSourceMay 21, 2024 Full article
Plastic pollution - oceans
A novel approach to tackling marine plastic pollution: evaluating cleanup technologiesScience

A novel approach to tackling marine plastic pollution: evaluating cleanup technologies

Marine plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our oceans and marine life, necessitating innovative solutions to address the growing crisis. In response to the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 13, 2023 Full article