NOAA Confirms June Was Earth’s Hottest on Record
In its monthly call, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration analyzed how June’s temperatures stacked up and said it expects August to continue the trend.
Much of Greenland’s ice could melt even if world doesn’t get warmer
Even if the planet doesn’t get any warmer than it is now, melting ice in Greenland could add at least 1.5 metres to the global average sea level and possibly as much as 5 metres
Deep-Sea Mining Spurs Fish to Vacate Mining Sites, Study Finds
Deep-sea mining may spur fish to flee mining sites in large numbers, a new study shows. Read more on E360 →
Protecting Marine Life Also Helps People Nearby, Study Says
A study of marine-protected areas off the Central American coast found that people living close to these areas had better food security and greater household wealth.
Norway Moves to Open Its Waters to Deep-sea Mining
The Norwegian government on Tuesday proposed opening its waters to deep-sea mining despite opposition from green campaigners and some countries, as it seeks to shift from a reliance on hydrocarbons to new sources of economic activity.Norway…
UN adopts historic High Seas Treaty
The UN’s 193 member states adopted a legally binding marine biodiversity agreement on Monday […]The post UN adopts historic High Seas Treaty appeared first on Offshore Energy.
How we got an Global Ocean Treaty – and what comes next
Humpback Whale Underwater in Indian Ocean, Western Australia. © Alex Westover / Greenpeace It has taken decades, but we finally have a Global Ocean Treaty that can deliver the protection the oceans desperately need. This Treaty is the tool that can create vast protected areas covering at least 30% of the oceans by 2030 – […]
Fiji celebrates World Sea Turtle Day with conservation project – in pictures
WWF showcases work saving endangered species in Fiji, home to five of the world’s seven species of marine turtles Continue reading…
May Ocean Temperatures Hottest on Record, NOAA Reports
North and South America had their warmest Mays on record, as the heat contributed to wildfires and posed risks to people and wildlife.
Reef sharks are being wiped out by overfishing so rays are taking over
A global survey reveals that common species of coral reef shark are in sharp decline, and rays are more abundant in reefs where sharks have been depleted
