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Dispatches from The Outlaw Ocean Episode 3: Dreamers of a Floating World

Does the tiny floating nation of Sealand actually exist?

The News Lens · May 5, 2023

Giant blobs of seaweed are hitting Florida. That's when the real problem begins

From Montego Bay to Miami, sargassum is leaving stinky brown carpets over what was once prime tourist sand. But whether it gets ignored or removed, it comes with high health and environmental risks.

WEKU · May 5, 2023

Record low Antarctic sea ice is another alarming sign the ocean's role as climate regulator is changing

A changing climate is upon us, with more frequent land and marine heatwaves, forest fires, atmospheric rivers and floods. For some, it is the backdrop to day-to-day life, but for a growing number of people it is a life-changing reality.

The Conversation · May 5, 2023

Heating oceans a climate ‘time bomb’

PARIS: With sea surface temperatures swelling to new highs in recent weeks, scientists warn that humanity’s carbon pollution has the potential to turn oceans into a global warming “time bomb”.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023

The surprising and rapid rise in ocean temperatures

Ocean temperatures were warmer in April than scientists have ever observed at this time of year, with experts struggling to account for the rapid recent rise.

The Week · May 4, 2023

‘It’s not like chicken farming’: why manta rays are chopped up in Sri Lanka

The gill plates of the extremely intelligent fish – many species of which are already categorised as endangered – are sold across east Asia as remedies said to have ‘no basis in medical science’

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

NJ GOP seeks wind projects halt to see if whales benefit

Republican state lawmakers and other New Jersey opponents of offshore wind turbines are calling for a 30- to 60-day moratorium on construction work at such sites to see if it would lead to a decrease in whale deaths

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Heading to a beach this summer? Here's how to keep harmful algae blooms from spoiling your trip

Plunging into the ocean or a lake is one of the great joys of summer. But arriving at the beach to find water that’s green, red or brown, and possibly foul-smelling, can instantly spoil the party.

The Conversation · May 3, 2023

Fisker Ocean EV To Be Offered With Swappable Batteries From 2024

The American automaker says that high-mileage drivers, such as those in the ride-hailing industry, would be a good fit for the Ocean EVs with swappable power sources.

InsideEVs · May 3, 2023

EastEnders star shines in The Ocean at the End of the Lane as evil shapeshifter

The production is a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship

Liverpool Echo · May 3, 2023