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"Water pollution has long been a threat to the Great Barrier Reef – plans to fix it aren’t up to the task"
#GreatBarrierReef #Environment #Oceans

Water pollution has long been a threat to the Great Barrier Reef – plans to fix it aren’t up to the task
There’s one big threat facing the Great Barrier Reef which Australian authorities can solve. But will they?

"Italy’s Cinque Terre coastline could be hit by 13-metre waves by 2150 as sea levels rise"
#Italy #Oceans #Climate #ClimateChange

How sea level rise is threatening Italy’s Cinque Terre coastline
Beaches, ports and, during extreme events, even the railway line that runs through the Cinque Terre National Park are at risk.

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

"Responsible Coral Reef Tourism can Help Protect Fragile Oceans"
#Coral #CoralReef #Oceans

Responsible Coral Reef Tourism can Help Protect Fragile Oceans | Happy Eco News
UNEP and the Reef-World Foundation’s Green Fins initiative are promoting responsible coral reef tourism through practical steps travelers can take to reduce damage to marine ecosystems.

"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.

"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.

"Rising seas make once-rare coastal floods 12 times more likely"
#Oceans #Environment #Flooding

Rising seas make once-rare coastal floods 12 times more likely
Extreme floods that once swamped coastal communities only rarely are becoming far more common as climate change caused by humans pushes sea levels higher, according to new research published Wednesday. Experts say the findings are crucial for making plans about floods and coastal infrastructure as the planet warms.

"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.

"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 […]

"Illegal fishing takes a toll on Australia’s sea cucumbers"
#Australia #Animals #Oceans

Illegal fishing takes a toll on Australia's sea cucumbers
Off the northwestern coast of Australia, in some of the world’s most pristine and diverse coral reefs, sea cucumbers are rapidly vanishing. Overall populations of these tubular, blobby animals declined by more than half from 2018 to 2023 in the Rowley Shoals, a remote Australian marine park, according to a recent survey. Some especially vulnerable […]

"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

"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

"Great Barrier Reef drilling reveals repeated collapse, regrowth and migration since last ice age"
#Oceans #GreatBarrierReef

Great Barrier Reef drilling reveals repeated collapse, regrowth and migration since last ice age
An international expedition including University of Sydney researchers has pieced together the clearest picture yet of how the Great Barrier Reef responded to dramatic environmental change over the past 30,000 years. Multiple studies since the expedition more than 10 years ago have traced the reef's retreat, regrowth and repeated collapse from the last ice age to the dawn of the modern reef.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Chile’s plan to protect another 10% of its ocean is stalled by the new government"
#Chile #Oceans #Environment

Chile’s plan to protect another 10% of its ocean is stalled by the new government
The expansion of two vast Pacific marine parks near Chile has been suspended for six weeks, leaving protections for around 337,000 square kilometers (130,000 square miles) of ocean in limbo. Former President Gabriel Boric signed a decree creating marine parks Juan Fernández II and Nazca-Desventuradas II on March 10, his last day in office. Together […]

"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.

"Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging"
#Australia #Environment #ElNino

Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging
Exclusive: Most of the island’s corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science, researcher says

"Another Trawling Ban, Another Big Recovery for Sea Life"
#Oceans #Environment #Fishing

Another Trawling Ban, Another Big Recovery for Sea Life
Marine life was capable of recolonizing the area comparatively quickly, as seen in both the diversity and abundance of life recorded.

"Scientists use AI to produce first high-resolution map of global seagrass extent"
#Oceans #Seagrass #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Scientists use AI to produce first high-resolution map of global seagrass extent
Almost 70% of the global extent of seagrass meadows is found off the coasts of just five countries. However, only 21% of this fall within marine protected areas. These are some of the key findings from the first high-resolution map of seagrasses around the world. Scientists at Arizona State University in the U.S. used satellite […]

"Over 200 Volunteers Lead Largest-Ever Oyster Reef Restoration Off England’s Portsmouth"
#England #Oysters #Oceans #Environment

Over 200 Volunteers Lead Largest-Ever Oyster Reef Restoration Off England's Portsmouth
The restoration aims not only to recover a lost species, but to help reconnect the region with an important part of its maritime heritage.

"Great White Sharks Are Overheating"
#Sharks #Animals #Oceans

Great White Sharks Are Overheating - Inside Climate News
The ocean’s fastest and most formidable predators might also be the most physiologically vulnerable to warming waters, researchers warn.

"Climate-based tool predicts coral bleaching months in advance, offering critical lead time for reef protection"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Coral

Climate-based tool predicts coral bleaching months in advance, offering critical lead time for reef protection
Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have developed a new method to predict coral bleaching five to six months before it occurs, giving reef managers valuable time to protect vulnerable ecosystems. In the new study, "Climate modes can be leveraged to forecast coral bleaching months in advance," published in Communications Earth & Environment, researchers demonstrate that coral bleaching on the Caribbean island of Curaçao occurs when three major climate patterns in the…

"Over half of coral reefs bleached during a three-year heat wave"
#Coral #Oceans #Climate #ClimateChange

Over half of coral reefs bleached during a three-year heat wave
Climate change is warming ocean waters, putting reefs in peril.

"The UK’s ocean health report card is damning, and protected areas aren’t enough"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Oceans #Environment

The UK’s ocean health report card is damning, and protected areas aren’t enough
If we are serious about ocean recovery, we need to tackle root causes.

"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.

"Scientists find 64,000 sq miles of climate-resilient coral reef"
#Coral #CoralReef #Oceans #Environment

Scientists find 64,000 sq miles of climate-resilient coral reef | The Optimist Daily
Scientists have mapped 64,000 square miles of coral reef capable of surviving climate change, three times more than previously estimated.

"US moves to allow commercial fishing in Pacific marine protected areas"
#US #USA #America #Oceans

US moves to allow commercial fishing in Pacific marine protected areas
On June 11, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive proclamation to open additional commercial fishing grounds in remote areas of the Pacific. The proclamation says restoring access to these areas “will promote economic opportunity.” However, local groups warn it will open the door to overfishing in a crucial marine habitat and sacred cultural site. […]