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Ocean heatwaves are breaking Earth’s hidden climate engine #ocean

Ocean heatwaves are breaking Earth’s hidden climate engine
Marine heatwaves can jam the ocean’s natural carbon conveyor belt, preventing carbon from reaching the deep sea. Researchers studying two major heatwaves in the Gulf of Alaska found that plankton shifts caused carbon to build up near the surface instead of sinking. This disrupted the ocean’s ability to store carbon for millennia and intensified climate feedbacks. The study highlights the urgent need for continuous, collaborative ocean observation.

"Human impact on the ocean will double by 2050, scientists warn"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Oceans

Human impact on the ocean will double by 2050, scientists warn
The seas have long sustained human life, but a new UC Santa Barbara study shows that rising climate and human pressures are pushing the oceans toward a dangerous threshold.

Global map shows where ocean plastics pose greatest threats #ocean

Global map shows where ocean plastics pose greatest threats
As plastic pollution emerges as one of the planet's most pressing environmental threats, Tulane University scientists have published the first global assessment of where plastics pose the greatest ecological risks to marine ecosystems.

"'Death-Ball' Sponge and Glowing Worms Among Creatures Discovered in Southern Ocean"
#Oceans #Animals
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'Death Ball' Sponge and Glowing Worms Among Creatures Discovered in Southern Ocean

The world’s oceans face triple planetary crisis: Report https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/09/the-worlds-oceans-face-triple-planetary-crisis-report/

The world’s oceans face triple planetary crisis: Report
A new report on the state of the world’s oceans paints a grim picture. The ninth annual Copernicus Ocean State Report finds “No part of the ocean is untouched by the triple planetary crisis, as pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change are putting pressure on the ocean worldwide.” The EU-funded report draws on decades of […]

"Plastic pollution could linger at ocean surfaces for over a century, new research finds"
#Plastic #Plastics #Oceans

Plastic pollution could linger at ocean surfaces for over a century, new research finds
Scientists from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at Queen Mary University of London have developed a simple model to show how buoyant plastic can settle through the water column and they predict it could take over 100 years to remove plastic waste from the ocean's surface.

"Winners and losers in a hotter ocean"
#Oceans #Climate #ClimateChange

Winners and losers in a hotter ocean
Fish will follow the plankton.

Myrtle Beach, SC at dawn this morning.
Nikon d3400
18-55mm zoom lens 64x neutral density filter
ISO100
Aperture priority at f29
#photography #ocean #sunrise

Corporate reports miss the mark on ocean health, according to new analysis #ocean

Corporate reports miss the mark on ocean health, according to new analysis
New research led by Stanford University and co-authored by Lancaster University explores the industrial impacts on the ocean and compares them with what leading companies in the ocean economy disclose, underscoring the need for greater transparency and accountability.

"Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the mystery"
#Plastic #Plastics #Oceans

Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the mystery
Some plastic pollution lingers at the ocean’s surface for more than a century.

🇺🇦 Auf radioeins läuft...
Ocean Colour Scene:
🎵 Traveller's Tune
#NowPlaying #OceanColourScene
https://oceancolourscene.bandcamp.com/track/travellers-tune-2
https://open.spotify.com/track/09nOcKwXlmIz4BHikHgzu9

"Ocean-based carbon storage ramps up, bringing investment and concern"
#Oceans #Climate #ClimateChange

Ocean-based carbon storage ramps up, bringing investment and concern
Capturing carbon to ship or funnel it offshore for storage in depleted marine oil and gas wells is gaining momentum as a proposed climate solution, even as it faces criticism. Across the globe, plans are afoot to launch multiple projects — such as in the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and Southeast Asia — […]

"World’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve is one step closer to reality"
#Oceans #Environment

World’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve is one step closer to reality | The Optimist Daily
A visionary project blending Indigenous knowledge and science could create the first marine reserve led by Pacific Island nations.

"Portugal's heatwave extends to the ocean with unusually warm waters in Algarve"
#Portugal #Ocean #Heatwave

Earth’s Oceans Are Boiling. And It’s Worse Than We Thought #ocean

On vient de passer Kéréon #OuessantCestMoche #bzh #Ocean #PassageDuFromveur

"Planetary health check reveals oceans have breached critical acidification boundary"
#Oceans #Environment #Climate

Ocean acidification breaches critical boundary for the first time
More than three-quarters of planet Earth’s life support systems are no longer in the safe zone, experts warn.

"Sharks risk losing their bite as oceans turn acidic: Study"
#Sharks #Animals #Oceans

Sharks risk losing their bite as oceans turn acidic: Study
Sharks continually shed and regrow teeth throughout their lives, replacing worn or lost teeth with new ones. That makes them particularly good at catching prey. However, these top marine predators could lose their literal edge as ocean acidification damages their teeth and makes it harder to keep and replace them, a new study says. “Shark […]

Bad luck for the Swiss Team Holcim - PRB at the start of The Ocean Race Europe crashing with team Allagrande Mapei Racing. #sailing #oceanrace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2DXN1MKdpo

"New Zealand oceans warming 34% faster than global average, putting homes and industry at risk, report finds"
#NewZealand #Climate #ClimateChange

"Can the seafloor help the ocean absorb more CO₂?"
#Oceans #CarbonDioxide #Climate #ClimateChange

Can the seafloor help the ocean absorb more CO₂?
USC scientists are exploring how the sandy seafloor off the Southern California coast takes up CO2 and helps protect the long-term health of our oceans.