Oceans

Recent research led by the University of Queensland has identified "climate-refugia" coral reefs across the global ocean, covering an estimated 149,000 square kilometers—an area roughly the size of Wisconsin. These …

Marine Heatwaves Linked to El Niño Threaten Seabirds, Whales, and Other Ocean Life Marine heatwaves fueled by the El Niño climate pattern are intensifying, putting seabirds, whales, and other marine …

TEPCO Completes Second Round of Fukushima Treated Water Discharge The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has concluded the second round of its 2024 fiscal year treated water release from …

The Great African Seaforest: Why Our Underwater Jungles Are at a Tipping Point Stretching over 1,000 kilometers from the arid coast of Namibia down to the southern tip of South …

Sewage Is Threatening Coral Reefs Around the World, Even in Marine Protected Areas Marine protected areas are established to safeguard coral reefs and other vital ocean ecosystems by limiting human …

Funding Conservation: How the World Wide Fund for Nature Operates Preserving the planet’s biodiversity requires more than just passion; it requires massive, scalable financial investment. The World Wide Fund for …

The Vital Role of Tsunami Data in Saving Lives Tsunamis are among the most devastating natural disasters, having caused over 250,000 fatalities and hundreds of billions of dollars in damage …

Historic High Seas Treaty Enters into Force, Ushering in New Era of Ocean Conservation Covering nearly half the planet’s surface, the high seas are teeming with life, from whales and …

Japan Pioneers Deep-Sea Mining for Critical Resources Table of Contents Japan Pioneers Deep-Sea Mining for Critical Resources Strengthening Supply Chains through International Collaboration The Importance of Rare Earth Elements Japan …

Deciphering the Scathing Report on the Plastics Industry About a year ago, a report titled “The Fraud of Plastics Recycling” was published by The Center of Climate Integrity. This document …