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The Planet’s Big Blue Machine: Why the Ocean Engine Matters

Yale E360

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The ocean is an enormous engine, turning heat energy into motion, says physicist Helen Czerski. But human activity is threatening that machine — depriving the seas of oxygen, increasing stratification, and potentially changing the currents that influence global weather. Read more on E360 →

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Our Oceans Are Getting Greener, Remote Sensing Reveals

Yale E360

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Satellite images have confirmed that the world's oceans have become slightly greener. Scientists suspect climate change is the reason. Read more on E360 →

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New Research Sparks Concerns That Ocean Circulation Will Collapse

Yale E360

APRIL 18, 2023

Scientists have long feared that warming could cause a breakdown of ocean circulation in the North Atlantic. But new research finds the real risk lies in Antarctica’s waters, where melting could disrupt currents in the next few decades, with profound impacts on global climate. Read more on E360 →

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As Ocean Oxygen Levels Dip, Fish Face an Uncertain Future

Yale E360

MAY 11, 2023

Global warming not only increases ocean temperatures, it triggers a cascade of effects that are stripping the seas of oxygen. Fish are already moving to new waters in search of oxygen, and scientists are warning of the long-term threat to fish species and marine ecosystems. Read more on E360 →

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Can We Mine the World’s Deep Ocean Without Destroying It?

Yale E360

JUNE 14, 2023

body charged with regulating deep-ocean mining will soon consider whether to permit the first project to move forward. But ecologist Lisa Levin, who has long studied the deep sea, worries that in the rush for key minerals, a pristine and important ecosystem will be lost. Read more on E360 →

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Captura, AltaSea Plan Ocean Carbon Removal System at Port of Los Angeles

Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 5, 2023

Moreover, the partnership will also enable Captura to conduct technology development and ocean modeling work to guide feasibility studies for commercial facilities.

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Ocean Trawling May Release Locked-Away Carbon

Scientific American

JANUARY 18, 2024

Some scientists say the controversial fishing practice of ocean trawling stirs up buried organic matter, some of which makes its way to the surface in the form of carbon dioxide

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If the Atlantic Ocean Loses Circulation, What Happens Next?

Scientific American

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Researchers found that if melting glaciers shut down the circulation of the Atlantic Ocean’s circulation pattern, the global climate could see major changes within just 100 years

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Ørsted Acquires PSEG’S Ocean Wind 1 Equity Shares

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 18, 2023

The post Ørsted Acquires PSEG’S Ocean Wind 1 Equity Shares appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. This acquisition will give them 100% ownership of the wind energy project located 15 miles off the coast of New Jersey and will help Ørsted to deliver New Jersey’s 1st offshore wind energy project.

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Antarctic Ocean Circulation Has Slowed Dramatically, Study Finds

Yale E360

MAY 26, 2023

Ocean circulation in the deep waters around Antarctica has slowed significantly over the past three decades, posing a threat to the climate system, according to a new study. Read more on E360 →

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Neither Plants nor Animals, These Ocean Organisms Protect Their Ecosystems against Heat Waves

Scientific American

APRIL 17, 2024

Mixotrophs, which have characteristics of both animals and plants, could help blunt the effects of marine heat waves on ocean ecosystems

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Celebrating World Ocean Day

Law and Environment

JUNE 8, 2022

The ocean covers 71% of the planet and holds nearly 97% of the Earth’s water, and about 40% of the world’s population lives within 100 kilometers of the coastline. What is Bluetech? Spotlight on SeaAhead.

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What is happening in the Atlantic Ocean to the AMOC?

Real Climate

JULY 24, 2023

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) is a large-scale overturning motion of the entire Atlantic, from the Southern Ocean to the high north. The post What is happening in the Atlantic Ocean to the AMOC? Graph by Ruijian Gou. The AMOC is a big deal for climate. 15 Sverdrup). Take the IPCC reports. 1999; Huisman et al.

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Five Species of Parrotfish All Ocean Lovers Should Know

Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 7, 2024

Their beauty is as equally notable as their importance to our ocean: Parrotfish are essential to the survival of coral habitats as they feed on algae that could otherwise suffocate the reefs. Love ocean content? Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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Mars's gravitational pull may be strong enough to stir Earth's oceans

New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

An analysis of deep-sea drill cores suggests that Mars may have enough gravitational influence to shift sediment within Earth's oceans on a 2.4-million-year million-year cycle

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The Race for EV Parts Leads to Risky Deep-Ocean Mining

Yale E360

JULY 29, 2021

Some companies say the solution lies in mining the deep oceans, but scientists say that could irreversibly damage a vast, largely pristine ecosystem. The electric vehicle boom is driving a surge in demand for prized metals needed for batteries and other components. Read more on E360 ?.

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Ocean thunderstorms generate the most intense lightning ever observed

New Scientist

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

An analysis of satellite observations has identified some extreme thunderstorms over the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Mexico with lightning flashes so frequent that the sky would appear continuously lit

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Ocean heat could supply essentially endless clean energy to islands

New Scientist

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

An old idea to use ocean heat to generate clean electricity has long failed to gain traction, but the technology – known as ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) – is seeing a resurgence of interest from islands dependent on fossil fuels

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Twin ocean climate anomalies may trigger heat and drought in 2024

New Scientist

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A strong El Niño in the Pacific Ocean is coinciding with a similarly strong climate pattern in the Indian Ocean, suggesting South-East Asia and Australia will soon experience heat, drought and wildfires

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New Research Highlights Gaps in Ocean Biodiversity Protection

NRDC

MARCH 12, 2024

marine protected areas fall short in safeguarding ocean biodiversity; more, larger, better-connected protected areas are needed to conserve marine life.

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Europa, Jupiter's Ocean Moon, May Lack Oxygen for Life

Scientific American

MARCH 4, 2024

The subsurface ocean of Jupiter’s moon Europa may have far less oxygen—and less potential for life—than previously believed, according to data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft

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Making wastewater less acidic could help the ocean capture more carbon

New Scientist

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Adding alkaline chemicals to the huge volumes of wastewater discharged into the oceans each year could increase the amount of CO2 that gets sequestered, but the idea has been controversial

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The Truth About Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 1, 2023

Have you ever heard of an oceanic whitetip shark? While this species may not be the most famous of all sharks, these sharks can be found in almost every ocean, making them among the most widespread of all shark species. See more wonderful ocean animals! They need to be on the move — literally. They love wide open spaces.

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Super Earths that seem to have oceans may actually be covered in magma

New Scientist

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A type of distant planet long thought to have water oceans on its surface may be too hot for liquid water, and magma oceans might be more likely

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International Governance of Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal: Recent Developments and Future Directions

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APRIL 2, 2024

Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal © 2023 by Ocean Visions Ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is attracting increased attention as a possible climate change response strategy. Clearly there is a long way to go and ocean-based CDR approaches could help us get there. Indeed, a recent report by the U.S.

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Sinking plankton poo could help store more carbon in the ocean

New Scientist

MARCH 1, 2024

When the faecal matter produced by plankton sinks, it carries carbon from shallow waters to long-term storage deep in the ocean – now, researchers want to make the stuff sink faster

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Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures

Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The ocean is also experiencing record-breaking temperatures and more frequent marine heatwaves. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Up to this point, the ocean has been our greatest guardian against extreme heat and catastrophic climate changes.

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First of its Kind: A White House Ocean Justice Strategy

NRDC

DECEMBER 14, 2023

During COP28, the White House released a strategy to guide federal agencies towards incorporating justice and equity in ocean use and conservation.

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Easy-to-Confuse Ocean Animals

Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The ocean is packed with animals of all shapes and sizes, from the smallest zooplankton to the biggest blue whale. Love ocean content? Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. See how you can take action for all animals who dwell in the ocean.

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Saturn's 'Death Star' Moon May Hide a Massive, Shockingly Young Ocean

Scientific American

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A surprisingly youthful ocean within Mimas, a tiny moon of Saturn, has big implications for the solar system’s history—and for finding life beyond Earth

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Crabs evolved to live away from the ocean up to 17 different times

New Scientist

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Unlike most other animal groups that left the sea behind, crabs have done it many times throughout their evolutionary history – and some crab lineages have even reversed course back to the ocean

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Saturn’s moon Mimas may be hiding a vast global ocean under its ice

New Scientist

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Close measurements of Mimas’s orbit suggest there could be an ocean 30 kilometres deep beneath the small moon’s icy exterior

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Meet the Real Ocean Animals of The Little Mermaid

Ocean Conservancy

MAY 5, 2022

From “Under the Sea” to “Part of Your World,” this fin -credible 1989 animated production boasts a cast with some characters based on real ocean species … but, I have to say, some of them might be surprising. See more wonderful ocean animals! Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Is Sebastian really a crab?

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Extreme Climate Impacts From Collapse of a Key Atlantic Ocean Current Could be Worse Than Expected, a New Study Warns

Inside Climate News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By Bob Berwyn A new study affirms that a critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents that shunt warm and cold water between the poles is “on course” to a tipping point. Disruption of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current could freeze Europe, scorch the tropics and increase sea level rise in the North Atlantic.

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Sharks Born Prematurely, Weaker in Warmer Ocean Temperatures

Yale E360

JANUARY 12, 2021

As ocean temperatures rise, baby sharks will be born prematurely, undernourished, and into harsh environments difficult for them to survive in, according to a new study of epaulette sharks — an egg-laying species found on the Great Barrier Reef — published in the journal Scientific Reports. Read more on E360 ?.

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Cyanide in the ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus could be good for life

New Scientist

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hydrogen cyanide, ethane and traces of methanol are present in the water spewing from Enceladus's ocean – all of which could be building blocks of life

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Great Barrier Reef Sees Mass Bleaching as Ocean Temperatures Hit Record High

Yale E360

MARCH 8, 2024

Beset by severe heat throughout the Australian summer, the Great Barrier Reef is undergoing a mass bleaching, its fifth in eight years. Read more on E360 →

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Robot with sense of touch grabs ocean trash without harming sea life

New Scientist

JANUARY 5, 2024

An artificial skin that delivers a waterproof sense of touch could speed up underwater robotic exploration and ocean clean-up operations while reducing harm to marine life

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Championing Ocean Climate Action at COP28

Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The planet has accumulated as much heat in the past 15 years as it did in the previous 45 years; the ocean has absorbed the majority of this excess heat. Scientists have consistently warned that the continued burning of fossil fuels is heating the planet, including the ocean.

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Carbon in the Oceans Is Altering the Micro-Fabric of Life

Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Humans are feeding the invisible world of ocean microbes a punishing diet of pollutants, boosting the impact of climate change and hastening the destruction of life as we know it

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Scientists Find Success With New Direct Ocean Carbon Capture Technology

Inside Climate News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In a research paper, the scientists say capturing carbon dioxide directly from the oceans could have advantages over direct air capture.

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Relentless Rise of Ocean Heat Content Drives Deadly Extremes

Inside Climate News

JANUARY 11, 2023

The heat of global warming will keep penetrating deeper into the oceans for centuries after greenhouse gas emissions cease.

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11 Must-Read Ocean Books in 2022

Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 21, 2022

anywhere near the water, especially the ocean. Yet as I began to pull together a list of book recommendations for ocean lovers, I realized something. While I love any book about the sea, there’s a category of “ocean books” that I’ve found myself more fascinated with each day. Love ocean content? Enter Your Email.loading.

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Eris and Makemake might be hiding unexpected oceans of liquid water

New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Dwarf planets aren’t expected to carry liquid water, but hints of surprising geological activity spotted with JWST indicate that some of them might have buried oceans

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The Planet’s Big Blue Machine: Why the Ocean Engine Matters

Our Oceans Are Getting Greener, Remote Sensing Reveals

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New Research Sparks Concerns That Ocean Circulation Will Collapse

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As Ocean Oxygen Levels Dip, Fish Face an Uncertain Future

Can We Mine the World’s Deep Ocean Without Destroying It?

Captura, AltaSea Plan Ocean Carbon Removal System at Port of Los Angeles

Ocean Trawling May Release Locked-Away Carbon

If the Atlantic Ocean Loses Circulation, What Happens Next?

Ørsted Acquires PSEG’S Ocean Wind 1 Equity Shares

Antarctic Ocean Circulation Has Slowed Dramatically, Study Finds

Neither Plants nor Animals, These Ocean Organisms Protect Their Ecosystems against Heat Waves

Celebrating World Ocean Day

What is happening in the Atlantic Ocean to the AMOC?

Five Species of Parrotfish All Ocean Lovers Should Know

Mars's gravitational pull may be strong enough to stir Earth's oceans

The Race for EV Parts Leads to Risky Deep-Ocean Mining

Ocean thunderstorms generate the most intense lightning ever observed

Ocean heat could supply essentially endless clean energy to islands

Twin ocean climate anomalies may trigger heat and drought in 2024

New Research Highlights Gaps in Ocean Biodiversity Protection

Europa, Jupiter's Ocean Moon, May Lack Oxygen for Life

Making wastewater less acidic could help the ocean capture more carbon

The Truth About Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

Super Earths that seem to have oceans may actually be covered in magma

International Governance of Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal: Recent Developments and Future Directions

Sinking plankton poo could help store more carbon in the ocean

Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures

First of its Kind: A White House Ocean Justice Strategy

Easy-to-Confuse Ocean Animals

Saturn's 'Death Star' Moon May Hide a Massive, Shockingly Young Ocean

Crabs evolved to live away from the ocean up to 17 different times

Saturn’s moon Mimas may be hiding a vast global ocean under its ice

Meet the Real Ocean Animals of The Little Mermaid

Extreme Climate Impacts From Collapse of a Key Atlantic Ocean Current Could be Worse Than Expected, a New Study Warns

Sharks Born Prematurely, Weaker in Warmer Ocean Temperatures

Cyanide in the ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus could be good for life

Great Barrier Reef Sees Mass Bleaching as Ocean Temperatures Hit Record High

Robot with sense of touch grabs ocean trash without harming sea life

Championing Ocean Climate Action at COP28

Carbon in the Oceans Is Altering the Micro-Fabric of Life

Scientists Find Success With New Direct Ocean Carbon Capture Technology

Relentless Rise of Ocean Heat Content Drives Deadly Extremes

11 Must-Read Ocean Books in 2022

Eris and Makemake might be hiding unexpected oceans of liquid water

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