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India’s women seaweed divers swim against the tide of climate change
Climate change is making work for India's seaweed divers increasingly difficult, through rising sea levels and stronger currents.
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Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Restoring ocean life
The Ocean
Scientists sailed from Antarctica to the equator to study the ‘ocean’s gut bacteria’
A new study has shown the potential of ocean bacteria to help us better understand marine ecosystems and the impact a changing climate is having.
Restoring ocean life
This NASA video game is helping save the world’s coral reefs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ocean
Protecting the ocean is key to fighting climate change
New study on ocean biodiversity reveals we must save at least 30% of the ocean to preserve marine life, increase food supplies and reduce CO2 emissions.
The Ocean
Sustainable seas: Giving power back to local fishers
Handing power on the management of fish stock back to fishers could lead to a more sustainable way of fishing, according to a professor of fish biology.
The Ocean
How AI and apps are protecting the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen
Digital tools, including mobile apps, which allow fishermen to share ideas and monitor catches are helping to tackle overfishing and protect livelihoods.
SDG 14: Life Below Water
WTO deal is within reach to remove harmful fishing subsidies and halt global fish meltdown
Under its new Director General, the WTO is within reach of a deal 20 years in the making that will bring immense benefit for ocean life.