Marine organisms are constantly releasing invisible molecules under the ocean’s surface, and much like a million anonymous plants in the Amazon, scientists believe that some… A ginormous pharma industry is looking for growth with the help from the big blue, while at the same time needing to reduce greenhouse gas… What we can learn from the Lego case. After years of testing, Lego last month announced that they cannot make their toy bricks from recycled… Week 1: New Medicines May Lie Under the Sea–This Device Sniffs Them Out
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Week 12: Reuters deep-sea mining graphic
Take a look at this Reuters graphic and learn the basics about deep-sea mining. “A vast treasure of critical minerals lies on the ocean floor. Should they be extracted to…
Week 11: Economist Impact
A ‘blue’ economy implies some measure of alignment between economic development and the health of the ocean. Early signs are, in most countries, that the ‘blue economy’ typically prioritises growth…
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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.
