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Alternatives to dumping Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific

Japan plans to dump treated, radioactively contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific but it could be used in other ways instead, writes Robert Richmond

Newsroom.co.nz

Will the drive for EVs destroy Earth's last untouched ecosystem?

In the hunt for minerals needed in electric car batteries, some companies are turning to the deep sea. But mining this ecosystem could threaten its very existence.

LiveScience

Lake Tahoe has higher concentration of microplastics than ocean trash heap

Sparkling Lake Tahoe may appear pristine, but its blue surface waters contain microplastic concentrations higher than those observed in ocean gyres — systems of ocean currents notorious for accumulating plastic waste — according to new research.

Los Angeles Times

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Rugged coastal King Island golf courses are above par

King Island in Bass Strait boasts two of the best golf courses in Australia and they are proving to be major drawcards for domestic and international tourists.

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Greener oceans due to climate change

Two decades of satellite data show that 56% of the ocean surface is changing in color

Salon

How the Gilgo Beach serial killer turned the Long Island shore into a graveyard

More than a decade after 11 bodies were found dumped in Long Beach, married father of two and Manhattan-based architect Rex Heuermann is under arrest. Does this mean the hunt for the Gilgo Beach serial killer is finally over? Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK

Deep-Sea Mining Test Shows Catastrophic Impact On Marine Life In Just Two Hours

Short mining session leads to significant decline in fish and shrimp populations, raising concerns for future regulations.

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Parts of Europe, China and US sizzle under record-breaking heat

Tens of millions of people under heat warnings as high temperatures illustrate perils of warming climate.

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Corals are starting to bleach as global ocean temperatures hit record highs

The water off South Florida is over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) in mid-July, and scientists are already seeing signs of coral bleaching off Central and South America. Particularly concerning is how early in the summer we are seeing these high ocean temperatures. If the extreme heat persists, it could…

The Conversation

Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect named as Rex Heuermann after arrest for Long Island murders

The Gilgo Beach serial killer targeted sex workers and dumped their bodies along the remote beaches on Ocean Parkway in Long Island

The Independent UK

EU lifts Japan food import rules, weeks before nuclear wastewater to be pumped into ocean

Other countries, including China, have threatened to further restrict Japanese imports if the Fukushima wastewater discharge goes ahead

The Guardian - AU

Atlantic Ocean May See Tropical System Formation As Disturbance Gains Strength

Atlantic Ocean's quiet spell may end as disturbance in central Atlantic could become tropical

Zenger

Marine Heatwaves Threaten Ocean Ecosystems, Undermining Marine Protected Areas

Research reveals rising number of heatwaves killing off fish, corals, and kelp, with implications for climate and economy.

Zenger

Reversing the decline in shark and ray populations is possible, but requires strong governance and management

The oceans remain vast and inscrutable. While technology has revolutionized our capacity to track threats to biodiversity on land, our understanding of the status of marine biodiversity remains fragmented and biased toward economically high-valued species.

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The Independent UK

Meteorologists say Earth sizzled to a global heat record in June and July has been getting hotter

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says an already warming Earth steamed to its hottest June on record, smashing the old global mark by nearly a quarter of a degree, with global oceans setting temperature records for the third straight month

Newsroom.co.nz

Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan’s wastewater plan

Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima reactor into the ocean has its supporters but is causing ripples in the Pacific, writes Chris Bartlett

Space

What are El Niño and La Niña and how do they affect Earth's weather?

El Niño and La Niña significantly impact Earth's weather patterns. We explore the events in more detail here and take a look at how they impact Earth's weather.

Los Angeles Times

In pricey Palos Verdes, the ocean view is great — until your house slides into a canyon

The Palos Verdes Peninsula — a land of rolling hills, jagged cliffs and sweeping views of the city and ocean — boasts some of the most beautiful terrain in Southern California.

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The Independent UK

Pilot says he escaped serious injury by jumping into the ocean when a New Zealand volcano erupted

A helicopter pilot says he and two of his passengers escaped serious injury by jumping into the ocean when a New Zealand volcano erupted in 2019, killing 22

Daily Mirror

Horror analogy OceanGate employees used to describe passengers sudden deaths

A businessman who had recently taken a trip on Titan prior to its implosion in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean recalled that employees of Oceangate had a few nightmarish analogies to describe possible death or implosion underwater, saying it would be like a 'coke can smashed with a sledgehammer'…

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Plastic is suffocating coral reefs — and it's not just bottles and bags

A new study takes a comprehensive look at the plastic debris smothering reefs, where in the ocean it's more prevalent — and how to deal with the problem.

The Independent UK

Lawsuits could delay the start of New Jersey's first offshore wind power project

A tangle of litigation could delay the start of New Jersey’s first offshore wind energy project

The Guardian - UK

World’s oceans changing colour due to climate breakdown

The sea is becoming greener due to changes in plankton populations, analysis of Nasa images finds

Daily Mirror

Earth's blue oceans are turning GREEN in devastating impact of climate change

The colour shifts have occurred over 56 per cent of the world’s oceans, with scientists in the UK certain that the cause of it is down to human-induced climate change

Edinburgh Live

Gutted Edinburgh locals told only skatepark of its kind in city will close

A member of an Edinburgh sports group has helped launch a petition to save Transgression Park, after it was announced that Ocean Terminal would be closing the venue to replace it with a bingo hall.

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