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New Research Sparks Concerns That Ocean Circulation Will Collapse

Yale E360

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

Yale E360

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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As Ocean Oxygen Levels Dip, Fish Face an Uncertain Future

Yale E360

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

Yale E360

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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International Court Backs Need to Protect Oceans and Island Nations from Climate Impacts

Union of Concerned Scientists

While nonbinding, the unanimous advisory opinion offers important support for small island nations facing climate impacts and raises the bar for other nations to reduce their global warming emissions to protect the world’s oceans. Lays out polluting nations’ obligations.

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Our Oceans Are Getting Greener, Remote Sensing Reveals

Yale E360

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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La Niña Looking Less Likely as Ocean Waters Stay Balmy

Yale E360

As ocean temperatures remain stubbornly high, forecasters see a diminished chance that the Pacific Ocean will enter its cooler La Niña phase this fall, as was predicted. Read more on E360 →

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