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Scientists Warn Of Climate Change Disaster For Our Oceans
Scientists from the University of California-Irvine have warned of an impending disaster for our oceans caused by global warming.
Jelly-Smack Helps Deal With Jellyfish Stings
A new product called Jelly-Smack has launched, offering a one-stop shop for dealing with Jellyfish stings.
Researchers Sequence Endangered Shark Genomes
A new milestone in shark conservation has been achieved after scientists have successfully sequenced the genomes of endangered shark species.
Sea Shepherd Posts A Highlight Reel Of 2022
Sea Shepherd posted a highlight reel of its work in 2022, thanking its supporters for their contributions.
An Upcoming Event In March Will Draw A Roadmap For Addressing Plastic Pollution In the Oceans As An Equity Issue
An event scheduled for this coming March will bring together stakeholders from around the world to draw up a roadmap for an equity-focused path to address marine plastics.
Map of Ancient Ocean ‘Dead Zones’ Could Predict Future Locations, Impacts
Researchers have created a map of oceanic "dead zones" that existed millions of years ago when the Earth's climate was two to three degrees warmer than it is now.
NOAA Confirms Death Of Right Whale Calf
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this week confirmed the death of a male North Atlantic Right Whale calf near Morehead City, North Carolina.
US, Australia Team Up To Map The Pacific Ocean
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and two of Australia's leading science agencies have agreed to work together to advance Pacific Ocean exploration and mapping.
New UK Satellite To Monitor Oceans Launched Into Space
A new UK-backed satellite that aims to monitor ocean surface water has launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
PADI Announce 2023 As The Year Of The Sea
PADI has announced that 2023 is the Year of the Sea as it tries to build on several wins aimed at protecting our oceans.
Microplastics On The Seafloor Have Tripled In The Past 20 Years
The total amount of microplastics deposited on the bottom of the oceans has tripled in the past two decades, scientists have determined.
Scientists Identify New Cause of Melting Antarctic Ice Shelves
Researchers have discovered a process that can contribute to the melting of ice shelves in the Antarctic.
UN To Hold Marine Biodiversity Session In February
The United Nations will convene a session on the "conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ)" next month.
US Passes Federal Drift Gillnet Legislation
The US Congress recently passed the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, which will phase out the use of gillnets in federal waters.
