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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.

"'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

Seagull rides close to the water off the New Hampshire seacoast
#photo #photography #birds #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.

Sand dunes near the south end of Hampton Beach State Park
#photo #photography #beach #ocean

"Antarctic mountains could boost ocean carbon absorption as ice sheets thin"
#Antarctic #Oceans
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Antarctic mountains could boost ocean carbon absorption as ice sheets thin
Research led by polar scientists from Northumbria University has revealed new hope in natural environmental systems found in East Antarctica which could help mitigate the overall rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere over long timescales.

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

"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.

"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.

Seagull rides ground effect near the ocean at Hampton Beach, NY
#photo #photography #birds #oceans …

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

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