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"Oceans have gotten about 34% more acidic since before the Industrial Revolution"
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Oceans have gotten about 34% more acidic since before the Industrial Revolution » Yale Climate Connections
Yale Climate Connections is a nonpartisan, multimedia service providing daily broadcast radio programming and original web-based reporting, commentary, and analysis on the issue of climate change.

"Climate change causes the ocean’s waters to expand"
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Climate change causes the ocean’s waters to expand » Yale Climate Connections
It’s one of the reasons global sea levels are rising.

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

"World’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August"
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World’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was 21.1C on Saturday, latest data finds

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

"First Bluefin Tuna Caught in North Sea in 60 Years Is Sign of Healthy Ecosystem"
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First Bluefin Tuna Caught in North Sea in 60 Years Is Sign of Healthy Ecosystem
Jack Gardner couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the behemoth bluefin hooked on his fishing line. 

"We finally have some encouraging news on Great Barrier Reef water quality"
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We finally have some encouraging news on Great Barrier Reef water quality
Sediment and nitrogen runoff carried by rivers is a major challenge to the Great Barrier Reef. Science confirms efforts to improve water quality are paying off.

"Last Month Was the Hottest July on Record for the World’s Oceans"
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Last Month Was the Hottest July on Record for the World's Oceans

"Responsible Coral Reef Tourism can Help Protect Fragile Oceans"
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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.

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

"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.

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

"Papua New Guinea Sets Up Protected Ocean the Size of UK–Over 77,000 Square Miles"
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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.

"Efforts to Save Kelp Forests from Ocean Warming Are Ramping Up"
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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.

"UK officially ratifies landmark High Seas Treaty"
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"Great Barrier Reef’s Recovery From Bleaching is Aided by Monsoon"
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Great Barrier Reef's Recovery From Bleaching is Aided by Monsoon
The world’s largest coral system, the Great Barrier Reef, suffered 6 bleaching events since 2016 but this year a monsoon came to the rescue.

"Bomb Fishing Is Wreaking Havoc on Indonesia’s Coral Reefs"
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Bomb Fishing Is Wreaking Havoc on Indonesia's Coral Reefs

"Rising seas make once-rare coastal floods 12 times more likely"
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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"
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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."
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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"
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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 […]

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

"Wall-E Style Robots Are Collecting Litter From The Ocean Floor"
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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 surface temperatures hit a record high for June"
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Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June
European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life

"Scientists find 64,000 sq miles of climate-resilient coral reef"
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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"
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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. […]

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

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

"Scientists use AI to produce first high-resolution map of global seagrass extent"
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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 […]