Ocean dumping—or a climate solution? A growing industry bets on the ocean to capture carbon

https://phys.org/news/2025-03-ocean-dumping-climate-solution-industry.html

"The world's most powerful ocean current could slow by 2050"

#Oceans #Climate #ClimateChange

https://phys.org/news/2025-04-world-powerful-ocean-current.html

Some of what we found in the #SeamountsExpedition and the nonsense, desperate excuses from the New Zealand Fishing Industry.
(Climate change causes coral to turn into rubble? what?)

“Coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2fjkL4f_1U

Did the #snowballEarth give complex life a boost?
Planet-wide #glaciers may have filled the #oceans with mineral nutrients.
As massive glaciers scratched and scarred #Earth’s rocky surface, they freed less-common minerals, which were later flushed into the seas as the ice melted into giant glacial rivers. These minerals in turn may have spurred nutrient cycling in the oceans, boosting the metabolism of microbial life.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/bulldozing-glaciers-may-have-spurred-evolution-in-the-ocean/

"Global seabed regulator concerned by mining company’s unilateral actions"

#Oceans #Environment

https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/04/global-seabed-regulator-concerned-by-mining-companys-unilateral-actions/

When waves come crashing over the seawall in Chile's biggest port of San Antonio, dockers run for cover. Climate change is making storm swells worse for the key facility. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/04/05/rising-seas-chile-ports/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #chile #southamerica #climatechange #oceans

l’Humanité
Climat : malgré la « haute ambition » affichée par Emmanuel Macron, le sommet SOS Océan s’achève en « naufrage »
Une bouteille à la mer qui n’a pas fini de dériver.
https://mcinformactions.net/climat-malgre-la-haute-ambition-affichee-par-emmanuel-macron-le-sommet-sos
#oceans #airesmarinesprotegees #pecheindustrielle

"In a Warming World, Why Is the Southern Ocean Getting Cooler?"

#Oceans #Climate #ClimateChange

https://e360.yale.edu/digest/southern-ocean-cooling-climate-change

Today is World Aquatic Animal Day.

Celebrate by watching this video of a game-changing innovation making waves: underwater ultrasounds!

Scientists can now swim alongside sharks and other marine animals, gathering vital data without stress or harm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIgVRGlxOWU

Rivières, lacs, #océans, montée du niveau de la mer… Grâce à #SWOT, les scientifiques du #CNES lèvent le voile sur les mystères de l’eau vue de l’espace. La dernière conférence Off de l'#UNOC, c'est en fin d'après-midi.

3 avril – 18h
Sur notre chaîne YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj3dsIhxjc0

Tidal energy innovator wins key statement of feasibility.

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/02/worlds-most-powerful-tidal-energy-turbine-headed-to-us-waters-eventually/

Tidal energy innovator wins key statement of feasibility.

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/02/worlds-most-powerful-tidal-energy-turbine-headed-to-us-waters-eventually/

https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-025-00986-4/index.html?utm_source=Live+Audience&utm_campaign=af884dd38f-nature-briefing-daily-20250401&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b27a691814-af884dd38f-51322800
#Science #Nature #Oceans #Climate #Space #CoolImages

History made: takes lead in effort to stop deep-sea mining

While countries like Spain and France have adopted parliamentary resolutions in opposition to deep-sea mining, #Portugal is - so far - the only European country to have translated these concerns into a binding law to adopt a deep-sea mining moratorium.

@greenpeace @mongabay

https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/history-made-portugal-takes-lead-in-effort-to-stop-deep-sea-mining/

Libération/Tribune
Pour les océans, « un dernier appel avant l’effondrement »
https://mcinformactions.net/pour-les-oceans-un-dernier-appel-avant-l-effondrement
#oceans #rechauffementclimatique #biodiversite #ecosysteme

I never get tired of fish. I love all of their interesting shapes and colors. Here in Florida, snorkeling is a real treat! I am always inspired. :)

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/colorful-moonfish-fish-art-sharon-cummings.html

“French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, March 31, vowed to defend science from attacks by "major powers" as he tried to rally global support behind an upcoming UN summit on ocean conservation.”

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2025/03/31/macron-vows-to-defend-science-as-host-of-un-oceans-summit_6739711_114.html