It’s the ‘Swiss army knife of the sea’. But can kelp survive rising marine heat? As warming oceans threaten the farming of the sustainable crop, scientists work to make the industry climate resilient The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2023
Rescued walrus calf that was receiving cuddles as part of his care in Alaska dies A walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope last week and who received cuddles as part of his care after being rescued has died The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023
‘Flames coming, sparks everywhere’: How survivors escaped Hawaii fires Residents and tourists recount fleeing fast-moving blazes, with some jumping into the ocean to escape the flames. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2023
Why the wildfire loss of Lahaina’s banyan tree is so devastating The beloved tree, which has stood at the centre of the historic town of Lahaina for more than 150 years, has been charred by the wildfires The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
Sword of the Sea channels surfing, spirituality and Shadow of the Colossus Surf across an ever-shifting ocean of sand and battle giant leviathans in the latest game from Giant Squid, makers of Abzû and The Pathless The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023
Simon Calder visits the alluring North Atlantic archipelago in search of adventure A natural playground rising from the ocean: that sums up Madeira. Holidaymakers have long converged on the island in search of warmth, relaxation and indulgence. Increasingly, though, this Atlantic fragment is a destination for seekers of adventure. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
Investigators say miscommunication between pilots caused United plane to drop near ocean's surface Federal investigators say that miscommunication between pilots led to a United Airlines plane diving within 748 feet of the ocean’s surface shortly after takeoff from Hawaii in December The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
Atlantic hurricane season is now predicted to be 'above-normal' this year, NOAA says The Atlantic hurricane season is now projected to have "above-normal level of activity" according to an updated forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. WEKU · Aug 10, 2023
NOAA doubles the chances for a nasty Atlantic hurricane season due to hot ocean, tardy El Nino Federal forecasters are doubling chances of a nasty Atlantic hurricane season this summer and fall The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
African penguins could be extinct by 2035, campaigners say Population has declined dramatically due to overfishing and environmental changes in the Indian Ocean The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
China’s moratoriums on fishing do ‘nothing to protect squid’ Analysis by conservation group Oceana suggests areas where suspension imposed are not fished by fleets anyway The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
When will glaciers go extinct? A new study details how climate change is causing extreme weather in the Antarctic and what that means for us Salon · Aug 10, 2023
After decades, a tribe's vision for a new marine sanctuary could be coming true The Biden administration is moving ahead with what could be the largest national marine sanctuary in the continental U.S. A Native American tribe is hoping to be partners in managing it. WEKU · Aug 10, 2023
The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023 Atlantic collapse: Q&A with scientists behind controversial study predicting a colder Europe In late July, a study published in Nature Communications warned that a critical ocean system that brings warm water up the North Atlantic, also known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), was at risk of collapse by 2095 for want of drastic emissions cuts. While AMOC was already known…
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2023 At least 36 killed on Maui as fires burn through Hawaii and thousands race to escape The fire took the island by surprise, leaving behind burned-out cars on once busy streets and smoking piles of rubble where historic buildings had stood in Lahaina Town.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2023 Six dead, dozens injured in Hawaiian blazes – as it happened This liveblog is now closed. You can read our full story on the wildfires below:
France 24 · Aug 9, 2023 Dozens killed as wildfire burns historic Hawaii town to the ground At least 36 people have been killed in a wildfire that has razed a Hawaiian town, officials said Wednesday, as desperate residents jumped into the ocean in a bid to escape the fast-moving flames.
LiveScience · Aug 9, 2023 Hidden underworld filled with never-before-seen creatures discovered beneath the seafloor The ecosystem, found beneath hydrothermal vents in the East Pacific Rise, is particularly vulnerable to deep-sea mining.
The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023 Sending UK asylum seekers to Ascension Island is a legal non-starter – if the government really is planning to do it As part of attempts to prevent people crossing the English Channel in small boats, the UK government has been briefing the press that it is considering sending arrivals to Ascension Island – a remote piece of land in the Atlantic Ocean inhabited by fewer than 900 people. This idea was…
Capital & Main · Aug 9, 2023 Climate Chaos Is Outpacing Science and Outrunning Journalism A new type of disaster reporting is needed to keep up.
Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023 Wildfires kill six on Hawaii’s Maui island as strong winds fan flames US Coast Guard says it rescued a dozen people who fled into the ocean to escape fire and smoky conditions in West Maui.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Woman attacked by shark on NYC beach was saved by hero lifeguards’ tourniquet made out of sweatpants The 65-year-old woman, whose name has not been released, was swimming alone in the ocean at Rockaway Beach just before 6pm on Monday when a shark bit her left leg
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 High ocean temperatures are harming the Florida coral reef. Rescue crews are racing to help In a race against time, multiple organizations are working to save the reef that runs along the Florida Keys during a heat wave that has already led to historic coral bleaching
Cycling News · Aug 9, 2023 Adidas The Road Cycling Shoes review: A comfortable mid-priced option with an iconic look It’s not meant to be a range topping choice but are the iconic stripes enough?