Study warns of deadly future marine heat waves in East Coast estuaries. A first-of-its-kind study led by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS is predicting estuaries along the East Coast […]
Climate change is overhauling marine nutrient cycles. Computer models reveal how human-driven climate change will dramatically overhaul critical nutrient cycles in the ocean. In the Proceedings of the National Academy of […]
Pioneering research shows sea life will struggle to survive future global warming. A new study highlights how some marine life could face extinction over the next century, if human-induced global […]
More than 90% of global aquaculture faces substantial risk from environmental change. Many of the world’s largest aquatic food producers are highly vulnerable to human-induced environmental change, with some of […]
Warming oceans have decimated marine parasites — but that’s not a good thing. More than a century of preserved fish specimens offer a rare glimpse into long-term trends in parasite […]
Norwegian herring extending feeding season. When the Norwegian Sea became warmer in the mid-2000s, the herring became both shorter and fatter. Now researchers have seen that the herring has changed its […]
As oceans warm, snapping shrimp sound a warning. In a warming ocean, snapping shrimp might be the acoustic canary in the coal mine. Research published by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution […]
Ocean change is exacerbating the climate crisis. New scientific paper says we will not reach Paris Agreement without urgent ocean action. A scientific paper published in the peer review Journal, […]
Tuna species recovering despite growing pressures on marine life. Four commercially-fished tuna species are on the path to recovery thanks to the enforcement of regional fishing quotas over the last […]
President Macron accepts petition urging protection of Antarctica’s waters. During a boat trip organized on the first day of the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, Antarctica2020 members Pascal Lamy […]
Climate change double-whammy could kill-off fish species. Many commonly-eaten fish could face extinction as warming oceans due to climate change increases pressure on their survival while also hampering their ability […]
New study – planning ahead protects fish and fisheries. Conservation of fish and other marine life migrating from warming ocean waters will be more effective and also protect commercial fisheries […]
Oceans of Learning celebrates our sea with success. Over the past 10 weeks, the Marine Institute and partners have been celebrating our seas through our Oceans of Learning series, by […]
European fish stocks moving northwards. Many European fish populations are on the move due to warming oceans and increasing numbers, according to new research from an international team of scientists […]
UK announces new ocean global alliance. The UK has announced a new global alliance to help drive urgent action to safeguard the world’s ocean and protect its precious wildlife. Plastic […]
Alaskan sea shells reveal arctic climate change impact. Climate change results in warmer ocean temperatures, melting glaciers and more extreme weather patterns. Scientists have also observed its effects on the […]
Bering Sea focus of new fisheries project. The Bering Sea is home to some of the USA’s largest and most profitable commercial fisheries, including Alaskan pollock and Pacific cod. It’s […]
Oceans absorb more heat than previously thought. For each of the past 25 years, oceans have absorbed an amount of heat energy that is 150 times the energy humans produce […]