Tag: ocean
Oceans Are Darkening, Threatening Marine Life and Planetary Health
More than one-fifth of Earth’s oceans have grown darker over the past two decades, a change largely unnoticed but deeply alarming. New...
Intense Hurricane Activity Amid Rising Ocean Heat
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be unusually active. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),...
World’s Oceans Heating Faster in Two Key Zones
A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Kevin Trenberth reveals that the world's oceans are heating up at an alarming rate in two...
Great White Shark Disappearance: Threat to Ocean Balance
A recent study in Frontiers in Marine Science reveals the alarming impact of Great White Sharks disappearing from False Bay, South Africa....
Ocean Economy: A Billion-Dollar Industry Running on Empty
The ocean economy is on a winning streak—sort of. Trade and innovation have fueled its rise, with marine industries swelling to 2.5...
Over 40% of Reef-Building Corals Face Extinction
A global assessment of reef-building corals, released at the ongoing COP29 UN climate conference in Azerbaijan, reveals that 44% of these species...
2024 To Be Hottest Year on Record
The year 2024 is poised to be the warmest year on record, with global temperatures already surging. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)...
Pacific Islands ’ Triple Threat: Sea Level Rise, Ocean Warming, Acidification
Pacific Islands are under severe threat from a combination of rising sea levels, ocean warming, and acidification, according to the World Meteorological...
Antarctica ‘s Rising Lands: A New Hope or a Greater Threat?
Antarctica is losing its ice, causing the continent to rise from the ocean. This phenomenon, known as post-glacial uplift, could drastically affect...
