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Microplastics reach even 2,000 meters below the ocean surface, study finds #ocean

Microplastics reach even 2,000 meters below the ocean surface, study finds
Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis, with an estimated 11 million tons of plastic entering the oceans each year. As larger plastic debris breaks down into microplastics, these tiny particles are transported throughout marine ecosystems by ocean currents, threatening marine life and ultimately entering the human food chain.

"Study suggests three-quarters of Indo-Pacific coral reefs could drown as sea levels rise"
#Ocean #Coral #Environment

Study suggests three-quarters of Indo-Pacific coral reefs could drown as sea levels rise
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have found that most coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific may struggle to grow fast enough to keep pace with accelerating sea-level rise. Their study found that 76% of the reef sites surveyed do not have the capacity to keep pace with projected sea-level rise under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario, threatening coastal protection and marine habitats.

Marine heat waves are cooking our ocean ecosystems—and will only become more common #ocean

Marine heat waves are cooking our ocean ecosystems—and will only become more common
You may have heard reports of fish die-offs or seen photos of hauntingly bleached coral.

Report confirms record-high greenhouse gases, global sea level and ocean heat in 2025 #ocean

Report confirms record-high greenhouse gases, global sea level and ocean heat in 2025
According to the 36th annual State of the Climate report, greenhouse gas concentrations, global sea level and ocean heat content all reached record highs in 2025.

"Efforts to Save Kelp Forests from Ocean Warming Are Ramping Up"
#Kelp #Oceans #Environment

Efforts to Save Kelp Forests from Ocean Warming Are Ramping Up
At one time, kelp forests — which shelter fish, slow erosion, and sequester carbon — grew along a third of the world’s coastlines. Now, scientists are working to bolster heat-stressed kelp by attacking the urchins that prey on them and transplanting hardier kelp varieties.

Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/01/ocean-surface-temperatures-hit-a-record-high-for-june

"Wall-E Style Robots Are Collecting Litter From The Ocean Floor"
#Robots #Oceans #Litter

Wall-E Style Robots Are Collecting Litter From The Ocean Floor
The Wall-E-like “SeaClear” fleet, which is a team of autonomous and remotely operated robots, is cleaning up litter from the ocean floor

Ocean warming above 1.5°C triggered year-round marine disruption across globe, study shows #ocean

Ocean warming above 1.5°C triggered year-round marine disruption across globe, study shows
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) led one of the first global assessments of how marine ecosystems responded during the first year when global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

"Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Oceans

Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June
European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life

"Papua New Guinea Sets Up Protected Ocean the Size of UK–Over 77,000 Square Miles"
#PapuaNewGuinea #Oceans #Nature

Papua New Guinea Sets Up Protected Ocean the Size of UK–Over 77,000 Square Miles
In Papua New Guinea where the Pacific and Indian Oceans meet, 200,000 square kilometers of tropical seas will be off limits to fishing.

UN warns of 'deepening crisis' in oceans, urges action #ocean

UN warns of 'deepening crisis' in oceans, urges action
Oceans are in a "deepening crisis" that demands urgent global action, a major U.N. report warned Monday, with seas warming and rising faster, ice cover shrinking, and marine ecosystems under mounting strain.

"Ocean warming above 1.5°C triggered year-round marine disruption across globe, study shows"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Oceans

Ocean warming above 1.5°C triggered year-round marine disruption across globe, study shows
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) led one of the first global assessments of how marine ecosystems responded during the first year when global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

The world's oceans are the hottest on record for June—and El Niño is set to turn up the heat even more
#ocean #environment #ElNino

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #Early
Ocean Colour Scene:
🎵 The Day We Caught the Train
#OceanColourScene
https://elalbionauta.bandcamp.com/track/the-day-we-caught-the-train-ocean-colour-scene-by-the-albionauts
https://open.spotify.com/track/4oPF43XotiOin8UroIsE0t

"How shark tracking data shaped Papua New Guinea’s ocean sanctuary"
#PapuaNewGuinea #Oceans #Environment

How shark tracking data shaped Papua New Guinea’s ocean sanctuary | The Optimist Daily
Papua New Guinea will protect 82,600 square miles of the Bismarck Sea from all fishing, making it the largest no-take marine sanctuary in Melanesia.

Weird sunset vibes although sun still has almost two hours to go, but dark clouds and haze make for some strong contrasts.
Also a nice symmetry between the sun and it's reflection on the water, plus the clouds and dark ground.
#Ireland #Sunset #Ocean

AI reveals a massive algae boom across the world’s oceans #ocean

AI reveals a massive algae boom across the world’s oceans
An AI analysis of 1.2 million satellite images shows that floating algae blooms are spreading across the global ocean. The rapid growth of massive seaweed mats could reshape marine habitats while bringing foul-smelling decay, ecological damage, and economic losses to coastlines.

"UK officially ratifies landmark High Seas Treaty"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Oceans

"Phone Case Brand Designs Autonomous Floating Plastic Collection Platform to Combat Ocean Waste"
#Oceans #Plastic #Plastics

Phone Case Brand Designs Autonomous Floating Plastic Collection Platform to Combat Ocean Waste
According to a release from parent company RHINOSHIELF, the squadron of AI-driven drones identify pollution hotspots in real time.

World's oceans break June heat record: EU monitor #ocean

World's oceans break June heat record: EU monitor
The world's oceans just experienced their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead as El Nino and climate change drive temperatures even higher, scientists said Wednesday.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #DreamTime
Ocean Moon:
🎵 Angel Falls
#OceanMoon
https://open.spotify.com/track/0AqFYtbDQhLHVU4Ye8tLm8

"Tuna are rebounding. The work is far from done."
#Tuna #Fish #Oceans

Tuna are rebounding. The work is far from done.
Tuna offer a useful case study for World Ocean Day because their recovery has come through the least sentimental parts of conservation: quotas, enforcement, stock assessments, and years of difficult diplomacy. By the early 2010s, several tuna stocks were in serious trouble. Atlantic bluefin had become a marker of overfishing. Pacific bluefin had fallen to […]

"Seabed Recovery after Bottom Trawling Bans Shows Nature’s Resilience"
#Oceans #Seabed #Environment

Seabed Recovery after Bottom Trawling Bans Shows Nature's Resilience | Happy Eco News
Evidence of seabed recovery after bottom trawling bans from Scotland and the UK shows marine life can triple in protected zones, offering a clear, science-backed path to restoring ocean health and biodiversity.

20 year project criticized as dumping leads to significant ocean rehabilitation
#Science #Ocean #Rebuilding #Natural

"Scientists left cinderblocks in a barren part of the sea. 3 months later they were ecstatic."
#Oceans #Sea #Environment

Scientists left cinderblocks in a barren part of the sea. 3 months later they were ecstatic.
Dumping concrete into the ocean looks like the worst case of littering, but it serves an important purpose that benefits all sea life.

"Supertrawlers Are Taking Antarctic Krill That Whales Depend On"
#Krill #Whales #Oceans

Supertrawlers Are Taking Antarctic Krill That Whales Depend On
In the icy waters of the Southern Ocean, whales and other marine mammals rely on krill to survive. But as the market for human dietary supplements and animal feeds booms, and climate change reduces krill populations, scientists worry there may not be enough to go around.

"Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads"
#Hawaii #Oceans #Environemnt #Plastic

Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads
Hawaii researchers are giving old fishing nets and recycled plastic a second life by mixing them into asphalt roads. Early tests found these roads didn't release more plastic particles than standard pavement, with tire wear overwhelming any plastic signal from the recycled material. If future studies confirm the roads are durable, the technology could help tackle both marine pollution and overflowing landfills.