US billionaire plans to take submersible to wreck of Titanic Ohio investor Larry Connor hopes another expedition will restore confidence in the safety of submersibles Evening Standard · May 28, 2024
Astronaut, race car driver and property mogul: Meet billionaire behind the latest Titanic submersible mission Mr Connor visited space and the bottom of the ocean in the same 12 month period The Independent UK · May 28, 2024
Wanås Konst sculpture park merges art and nature in Sweden Wanås Konst’s latest exhibition, 'The Ocean in the Forest', unites land and sea with watery-inspired art in the park’s woodland setting Wallpaper · May 28, 2024
Buried kelp: seaweed carried to the deep sea stores more carbon than we thought Deep in the ocean lies the world’s largest active carbon reservoir, which plays a pivotal role in buffering our planet’s climate. Of the roughly 10 billion tonnes carbon dioxide we emit each year, about 3 billion tonnes are taken up and stored in the oceans – and largely by plants. The Conversation · May 27, 2024
2024 hurricane season should be busy, NOAA says With La Nina conditions evolving in the Pacific and near-record warm waters in the Atlantic, scientists expect the 2024 hurricane season to be a busy one. Space · May 27, 2024
Thailand's Coral Reefs Dying, Threatening Fishing Communities Rising ocean temperatures in Thailand are causing coral reefs to die off, threatening marine life and fishing communities. Top News · May 27, 2024
New Jersey beach opens on a Sunday for first time in 155 years despite Christian court battle Beachgoers were out on one New Jersey shore community on a Sunday morning for the first time in generations The Independent UK · May 26, 2024
Warmest oceans in history drive mass bleaching of world's corals More than 60 percent of the world's corals have been damaged in a mass bleaching event that began last year and continues to unfold into the northern summer. Radio France Internationale · May 26, 2024
Space photo of the week: NASA sees a 'Platypus' move on Jupiter's moon Europa The Juno spacecraft, which orbits Jupiter, has been imaging the giant planet's moon Europa and spotted apparent movement in its icy crust. LiveScience · May 26, 2024
"A compact camera and two good strobes will produce better photos than an expensive camera with no artificial light" Leading international underwater photographers share their tips for success, love for the oceans and their go-to kit Digital Camera World · May 26, 2024
This is the best-looking game I’ve played on Switch — and I'm adding it to my mindfulness routine If you're looking to relax, Endless Ocean Luminous on the Nintendo Switch is one of the best games around. Tom’s Guide · May 26, 2024
How to decorate with ocean blue – the sophisticated moody blue shade designers say is the color for summer 2024 The mid to dark-toned blue has rich glittering depths but is surprisingly versatile and easy to live with Homes & Gardens · May 25, 2024
32 stunning photos of auroras seen from space Auroras (also called the northern and southern lights) are visible from the ground after powerful solar storms, but these natural light shows look even more majestic from above. Here are 32 spectacular photos of auroras taken from space. LiveScience · May 25, 2024
Summer could be even hotter than 2023 Shattered temperature records and a chaotic hurricane season promise to feature heavily this summer Salon · May 24, 2024
International Business Times · May 24, 2024 Rebuilding Hope For Migrants Aboard Med Rescue Ship The shouts ringing out from the makeshift baseball court on the ship's deck are a far cry from the desperation of a few days ago, when the players were plucked from the often fatal waters of the Mediterranean.
The Independent UK · May 24, 2024 12 stellar travel ideas for brave adventurers From awe-inspiring stays in exclusive locations to intrepid exploration, here are 12 travel opportunities you won’t want to miss
The Independent UK · May 24, 2024 OceanGate Titan sub: Key update on submersible investigation ahead of anniversary of tragedy that killed five Five men lost their lives in the submersible’s ‘catastrophic implosion’
The Conversation · May 24, 2024 Why a new ruling on the law of the sea and climate change matters for Australia and especially our island neighbours The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has found countries are obliged to protect the oceans from climate change impacts under the law of the sea.
The Conversation · May 24, 2024 Heavy water: how melting ice sheets and pumped groundwater can lower local sea levels – and boost them elsewhere Imagine you’re standing near the edge of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, gazing out over the ocean, when the ice near you starts to melt very rapidly. A surge of meltwater flows into the ocean. Surprisingly, you watch the sea level fall – not rise.
AAP · May 24, 2024 Shoppers face lies, manipulation in supermarket aisles So-called 'ocean plastic' is the poster child of greenwashing shams Australian face when they head to the grocery store, a federal inquiry has been told.
Space · May 23, 2024 We could float effortlessly in Pluto's subsurface ocean A subsurface ocean of liquid water may exist beneath Pluto's nitrogen ice, according to an analysis of data collected by NASA's New Horizons probe.
LiveScience · May 23, 2024 This year's hurricane season could see 25 named storms, NOAA says in record-breaking forecast Unusually high temperatures combined with the abatement of the El Niño could lead to more major hurricanes this year.
The Conversation · May 23, 2024 A new ruling says countries – including NZ – must take action on climate change under the law of the sea In a significant development for small island nations threatened by rising seas, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) has found greenhouse gases constitute marine pollution.
Top News · May 23, 2024 2024 Hurricane Season Forecast: Record-Breaking Activity Predicted Learn about the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, predicting heightened storm activity due to warm ocean temperatures and climate change.
The Guardian - US · May 23, 2024 ‘Above normal’ hurricane season could bring summer of natural disasters to US Factors including ‘near-record warm ocean temperatures in Atlantic’ lead to stark prediction from Noaa for June to November