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We can predict the effects of climate change by the salt in our oceans
A new technique uses the level of salt in the ocean at its surface to forecast how seasonal precipitation over land will alter due to climate change.
The Ocean
3 lessons we can learn from marine protection in sub-Saharan Africa
The future of Africa’s “blue economy” is promising but depends on effective management. Both its failures and successes can teach us much about marine protection.
Arts and Culture
AI spots shipwrecks from the ocean surface – and even from the air
Underwater archaeology is incredibly dangerous and expensive but a new model can map shipwrecks with 92% accuracy, reducing time, costs and risks involved.
The Ocean
Why the future of carbon should be blue
As pressure grows on companies to account for their impact on nature, carbon offsets — in short, nature itself — can now become a larger part of the solution.
The Ocean
How rising sea levels are threatening US coastal homes
Rising sea levels could put 300,000 US homes at risk by 2045. California is planning a 'managed retreat' roadmap with a 'buyout' funding plan to counter the threat.
The Ocean
How is Climate Change Affecting Coral Reefs And What it Means For Us
A lot has been said about climate change and coral reefs. Climate change will lead to habitat loss of three key reef building corals in the tropical Atlantic, according to a new study by ...
The Ocean
Why sharks matter to ocean ecosystems: an expert explains
Sharks aren’t as scary as they are portrayed by the media and play an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.
The Ocean
Scientists aim to build a detailed seafloor map by 2030 to reveal the secrets of the deep
The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 project aims to see all of the ocean floor mapped by 2030 through voluntary data contributions.
The Ocean
Smart ways to help reduce bycatch and make oceans healthier
Overfishing is taking its toll on big fish and marine mammals caught by accident, but a number of creative solutions can help tackle this growing problem.
Climate Change
How can we tackle nitrous oxide emissions from ocean 'dead zones'?
A study has shown that the sediments below oxygen-depleted waters are a significant source of nitrous oxide, which releases emissions into the atmosphere.
Sustainable blue economy
3 Ways We Can Reduce Bycatch, Or Unwanted Fish
Climate Change
What are underwater farms? And how do they work?
Underwater farming could prove a more sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture by growing crops such as strawberries and herbs under the sea.
The Ocean
Mapping Blue Carbon Wealth Around the World
A new study has mapped the world's blue carbon from marine and coastal ecosystems to highlight how natural sinks redistribute blue carbon around the globe.
The Ocean
This is how we can inspire people to feel connected to the ocean
Through the course of their work, scientists from around the world have made marine science more accessible to global audiences.
The Ocean
Growing a new coral reef in a fraction of the time with a fragment of the coral
To regrow a stretch of coral reef, first break some coral into tiny pieces. It might sound strange, but micro-fragmentation offers hope for marine biodiversity.