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The hidden downside to ocean data and how to make it more sustainable
Tech can help us preserve the ocean, but it comes with a high environmental cost in terms of emissions and waste. Here's how to increase sustainability.
The Ocean
Ocean stability: what does it mean and what are the consequences?
Rising global temperatures are increasing ocean stability, which is an important regulator of the global climate and the productivity of marine ecosystems.
Climate Change
Climate change will hit ‘endemic’ plants and animals the hardest, study warns
New research has shown that plants and animals that only live in one region - know as 'endemic species' - will be more adversely afffected by climate change.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Underwater forests: Why it's vital we protect our sea meadows
A new study hopes to increase our understanding of seagrass and the role it can play in protecting ocean ecosystems and as a carbon store.
The Ocean
This is how human activity has affected marine species over time
A new study published in the journal Science is helping to show us the effects of human life on marine biodiversity, and which species are most affected.
GTGS2021
How data is transforming the way we care for the ocean
Researchers created an 'Ocean Avatar' - a digitized, data-fuelled version of the ocean that can help test new approaches to sustainability.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Why more land-based fish farms could improve global food security
Three academics argue that governments, funders and scientists should focus on improving aquaculture on land, to align with the UN SDGs and reduce hunger.
The Ocean
Full circle: How corals survive on the waste of their predators
Coral-eating predators are thought of as being damaging to the reef, but a new study shows that reefs depend on their predator's waste product to survive.
Restoring ocean life
This ship has no crew and it will transform our understanding of the ocean. Here's how
The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) uses AI and energy from the sun to independently traverse the ocean, gathering vital data to expand our understanding of the factors influencing its he...
The Ocean
Targeted ocean protection could offer 3X the benefits
A new study is the first to map ocean areas and shows that increased protection could benefit the planet, biodiversity and the fishing industry.
The Ocean
Why the loss of sharks is accelerating climate change
A recent study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology suggests that if herbivores such as seacows lose their predators, the ecosystem will be damaged.
UpLink
Indonesia wants to reach net-zero plastic pollution by 2040. Do you have a big idea to help them do it?
The Informal Plastic Collection Innovation Challenge, a collaboration between the Indonesia National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) and UpLink, is seeking businesses and organizations ...
Environment and Natural Resource Security
First-of-its kind study offers blueprint for ocean protection
26 researchers determined which areas of the ocean should be protected in order to preserve biodiversity, restore fisheries and reduce climate change.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Collaborative action can secure responsible tuna fisheries
Global Tuna Alliance's '2025 Pledge towards Sustainable Tuna' helps the supply chain take action against poor fisheries management and forced labour.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Climate activist protests underwater to protect the world's largest seagrass meadow
Shaama Sandooyea held a placard reading ‘Youth Strike for Climate’ to call for more agressive action to prevent climate change and protect seagrass meadows.