“Oceans soak up carbon, and that buffers us against climate change. CO2 is absorbed as a gas, and its conversion into organic carbon is dictated… Did you know that nearly 70% of clothing is made of plastic and that the textile industry is the largest source of microplastic pollution in… With input from more than 20 scientists, the 8th edition of the World Ocean Review (WOR 8) describes the urgent need for effective climate action…
Week 9: Viruses that can help ‘dial up’ carbon capture in the sea
Week 8: Guide to post-plastic society
Week 7: World ocean review 2024
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Week 19: A.I. and Citizen Science
Imagine if anyone could be a scientist and contribute to understanding where ocean animals travel? It’s quickly becoming a reality. Today, data from citizen scientists is playing an important role…
Week 18: Research Helps Unmask Shifting Vessel Identities in the Global Fishing Fleet
Using multiple data sources, researchers gain new understanding of vessel reflagging and potential unauthorized activity. The Issue Every commercial fishing vessel is registered to and flies the flag of a…
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The Atlantic ocean currents may collapse in 20 years?
There is increasing concern that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may collapse as early as the 2030s. The AMOC is crucial to distribute heat and cold between the Northern and Southern hemisphere as well as nutrients to marine ecosystems. 100 years after the collapse Arctic ice may extend to the southern coast of England.
