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Antarctic alarm bells: observations reveal deep ocean currents are slowing earlier than predicted

Antarctica sets the stage for the world’s greatest waterfall. The action takes place beneath the surface of the ocean. Here, trillions of tonnes of cold, dense, oxygen-rich water cascade off the continental shelf and sink to great depths. This Antarctic “bottom water” then spreads north along the sea floor in…

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Antarctic currents supplying 40% of world's deep ocean with nutrients and oxygen slowing dramatically

These deep ocean tides supply almost half of the world's oceans with vital nutrients and oxygen, but melting ice shelves are slowing them down.

LiveScience

NOAA predicts a 'near-normal' hurricane season. But that's not good news

El Niño is coming, which usually means fewer storms. But abnormally warm ocean water makes hurricanes more likely. It's a rare situation

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Thousands of unidentified deep-sea species found in part of Pacific Ocean earmarked for mining

Scientists calculate there are thousands of unidentified species living on the ocean floor between Hawaii and Mexico where deep-sea mining for critical minerals needed to build batteries is set to begin next year.

ABC News

Japan needs to release 1 million tonnes of water from its stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean

Operators of the Fukushima nuclear power plant are set to release treated wastewater into the ocean. But already Japanese authorities are facing a barrage of criticism from fishermen.

ABC News

Climate change slowing Antarctica's deep, dense waters

Scientists examining the impact of climate change in Antarctica say there has been a 30 per cent drop-off in deep water circulation since the 1990s.

AAP

Australia’s best road trip: the ultimate guide to the Great Southern Touring Route

Australia’s legendary landscapes lend themselves to unforgettable road trips, and the Great Southern Touring Route might easily fit the bill as one of the world’s most iconic. In this guide, we trace the highlights of the State of Victoria, taking in ocean vistas and wildlife-packed national parks en route

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Slowing ocean current caused by melting Antarctic ice could have drastic climate impact, study says

The Southern Ocean overturning circulation has ebbed 30% since the 90s, CSIRO scientist claims, leading to higher sea levels and changing weather

The Guardian - AU

More than 5,000 new species discovered in Pacific deep-sea mining hotspot

A wealth of biodiversity has been found in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, an area earmarked for exploitation by mineral firms

The Guardian - UK

Ocean Plaza sold with announcement of new tenants expected 'soon'

M Core have said that they are looking for new tenants

Liverpool Echo

Super Typhoon Mawar swirls menacingly near Guam in satellite views (video)

Satellites watched as the powerful Super Typhoon Mawar made its way across the Pacific Ocean toward the U.S. island territory of Guam on May 24.

Space

Japan says scrambled jets to Russian aircraft over Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan

Japan scrambled jet fighters after spotting Russian military planes over the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan on Thursday, the defence ministry said.

Reuters

Shipping in the Arctic faces foggy future as sea ice melts

Risks increase for sea traffic as disappearance of ice due to climate change leaves vast areas of ocean prone to fog

The Guardian - UK

Calls to protect Northern Ponds at Lake Macleod on Rio Tinto salt mine lease

The Indian Ocean travels underground and reappears 17 kilometres inland at the Northern Ponds at Lake Macleod, with the ponds having so far been overlooked as a site of significance.

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Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped – new research

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million tonnes of plastic enters the environment each year, with more than 10 million tonnes ending up in our oceans. These plastics break down into harmful microplastic particles so small they can be…

LiveScience

Climate change could trigger gigantic deadly tsunamis from Antarctica, new study warns

Slippages in sediment beneath the Antarctic seabed could spawn gigantic tsunamis as oceans warm.

The Independent UK

Lolita the whale may someday return to wild, Miami park says, but timeline uncertain

Caregivers at a South Florida ocean park are taking steps to prepare an orca whale named Lolita for a possible return to her home waters in Washington’s Puget Sound

The Hindu

INSV Tarini returns to Goa after 188-day voyage

The 188-day voyage of INSV Tarini’s historic voyage was from Goa to Rio de Janeiro via Cape Town and back

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Ulysse Nardin’s new dive watch is designed for racing crews and ocean lovers

Ulysse Nardin celebrates The Ocean Race 2023 with its new Ocean Race Diver Chronograph

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh bingo venue to move from Leith to new £250m Ocean Terminal

Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal has agreed a long-term lease with Club 3000 Bingo, which will will see a new purpose-built, state-of-the-art club open at the centre next year.

Insider UK

Club 3000 Bingo set to open at Ocean Terminal

The new £5m club will eventually replace the family-run firm's current Edinburgh venue on Manderston Street

The Guardian - UK

Eco-designer shows off biodegradable wedding dress at Chelsea flower show

Zena Holloway, who as an ocean photographer saw impact of pollution, weaves dresses out of wheatgrass roots

Bangkok Post

‘No survivors’ in capsized Chinese fishing vessel

BEIJING: There were no survivors after a fishing vessel carrying 17 Chinese, 17 Indonesian and five Filipino crew members capsized last week in the Indian Ocean, according to an initial Chinese government investigation report released on Tuesday.

ABC News

El Niño predictions differ between US and Australian forecast agencies. Who is right?

The BOM's latest climate update keeps the possibility of El Niño at 50 per cent, but the US's chief forecast agency, NOAA, says it's a 90 per cent chance.

The Hindu

The Science Quiz | On the abyssal zone

A science quiz on the abyssal zone, the uppermost level of the ocean where no light penetrates.

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