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Climate Change
This chart shows how much the ocean is warming
The ocean was 0.76 degrees higher than the century average in 2020, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which shows it's steadily getting warmer.
The Ocean
How slimy microbes could be the secret to keeping coral reefs healthy
Researchers, oceanographers and marine biologists discovered the bacteria scrub out nitrogen, potentially defending against certain nutrient overloads.
Climate Change
Polyester fibres are being found in areas as remote as the Arctic Ocean
Scientists have found evidence of tiny synthetic fibres which are consumed by sea creatures and could cause further damage to the fragile Arctic ecosystem.
Climate Indicators
Here's how sea ice algae could show past and future climate change
As sea ice concentration ebbs and flows, so do the algae associated with it, as well as the molecules they leave behind, which can help scientists determine past temperatures.
The Ocean
Ocean corals may be more resilient against climate change than we thought
New research by the University of Washington suggests that corals have managed to survive a recent heatwave, giving hope to their chances in the climate crisis.
The Ocean
This 100% natural material is being used to mop up ocean pollution
An organization in France, Coiffeurs Justes, gathers hair trimmings from more than 3,000 salons which is then used to clean up oil from polluted water.
UpLink
Can ocean health lead to wealth? Our latest House on Fire podcast tackles blue finance
Our latest House on Fire podcast looks at marine conservation and the huge economic and environmental opportunities it offers.
UpLink
The start-up that believes seaweed can change the world
Oceanium's biorefinery technology can turn sustainably farmed seaweed into food and packaging, fighting food insecurity and aiding a low-carbon economy.
Plastics and the Environment
New climate models suggest faster melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet
A new study published in Nature Communications, shows that Greenland’s ice sheet could melt faster than previously thought over the 21st century.
The Ocean
Whale road: how to keep marine mammals safe from speeding ships - House on Fire podcast
Whales are dying in their thousands due to strikes by container vessels. We talk to the experts fighting back, with feeding forecasts, speed controls and sonic sensors.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
First-ever aerial map of Hawaii’s coral creates groundbreaking conservation tool
An airbourne lab has created maps of Hawaii's coral reefs in never-before-seen detail, helping researchers understand more about the risks they face.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
5 critical things we need to do to protect our ocean
14 world leaders of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy are laying out a new action agenda to help protect the ocean.
Climate Change
Giant iceberg on course to 'devastate wildlife' on penguin colony island
An enormous iceberg is heading towards South Georgia Island in the southern Atlantic, where scientists say a collision could devastate wildlife by threatening the food chain.
The Ocean
Out of balance: Everything made by humans now outweighs everything made by nature
Anthropogenic mass - basically everything humans have built - is now thought to weigh the same as all the planet's living biomass, according to a new study.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
From arm-sized worms to the Screaming Sixties, this is everything to know about the Southern Ocean
The Southern Ocean, also called the Antarctic Ocean, is like no other. Difficult to study, but rich in life, here's a rundown of what you need to know.