The Latest Breaking News from Ocean

'We don't really consider it low probability anymore': Collapse of key Atlantic current could have catastrophic impacts, says oceanographer Stefan Rahmstorf

A visualization from space of the Gulf Stream as it unfurls across the North Atlantic Ocean.

LiveScience · Oct 25, 2024

From fish to clean water, the ocean matters and here’s how to quantify the benefits

Nature protection, conservation and restoration is “not a trivial matter but key to human survival,” according to scientists quoted in a 2005 UN report. To demonstrate this, they developed the concept of “ecosystem services” – the benefits that people derive from nature. Over the next 20 years, this concept has…

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2024

Sliver of cool surface water 2mm deep helps oceans absorb CO2, say scientists

Subtle temperature difference between ‘ocean skin’ and water beneath found to drive more CO2 absorption

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024

‘We don’t know where the tipping point is’: climate expert on potential collapse of Atlantic circulation

Oceanographer Stefan Rahmstorf explains why Amoc breakdown could be catastrophic for both humans and marine life

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024

Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean

Forecasters say Hurricane Kristy has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to remain away from land as it quickly grows more powerful

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Lady Scotland urges Commonwealth members to continue climate action support

Departing secretary general says small island developing states should be given greater access to climate finance

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024

Kristy strengthens into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Forecasters say Kristy has strengthened into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is expected to remain away from land as the storm grows more powerful

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Key Atlantic current could collapse soon, 'impacting the entire world for centuries to come,' leading climate scientists warn

Leading climate scientists ring alarm bell on key Atlantic Ocean current collapse in open letter

LiveScience · Oct 22, 2024

Beloved Surfer Fatally Stabbed in Chest by Swordfish: 'Devastating Tragedy'

The fish unexpectedly sprang out of the Indian Ocean and impaled Giulia Manfrini in her chest, causing a two-inch puncture wound.

Latin Times · Oct 22, 2024

Women’s Surf Coast Classic confirmed as add in to Cadel Evans Great Ocean road race lead-in for 2025

The 118km UCI 1.1 ranked women’s race added for Wednesday January 29, men to line up for 157km event from Lorne to Torquay the next day

Cycling News · Oct 22, 2024