Melting Antarctic ice could slow world's strongest ocean current, study says

The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to research published on Monday that warned of "severe" climate consequences.

Massive Meteorite Impact That Caused Earth’s Oceans to Boil Helped Early Life Thrive - Study

A meteorite that pummeled Earth about 3.26 billion years ago has shed light on fascinating secrets about our planet’s distant past.

Wind patterns key cause of bleaching on Australia's Great Barrier Reef: study

 Australian researchers have identified wind patterns as a key cause of devastating coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.

Data Shows Gulf Stream Has Warmed and Shifted Closer to American Coastline

The warm Gulf Stream current that flows from the Caribbean to Scandinavia has long been a focus for some climatologists, who argue that global warming could ironically cause its collapse and bring icy winters to north-western Europe.

N. Atlantic ocean temperature sets record high

The news comes after scientists confirmed that July is on track to be the warmest month in record history -- searing heat intensified by global warming that has affected tens of millions of people.

UN adopts agreement to protect high seas

The United Nations on Monday adopted a historic agreement for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction which cover over two-thirds of the ocean.

State-sponsored environmental crime, Brazil sinks its only Aircraft Carrier In Atlantic - video

 

1. Brazil has sunk the country's only decommissioned aircraft carrier Sao Paulo in the Atlantic Ocean after the vessel was denied docking due to the risk of running around, the Brazilian navy said.

IAEA Experts Complete Second Inspection Of Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday its experts completed a second inspection of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant as part of an assessment of the Japanese operator's plan for wastewater discharge.

Japan's contentious plan to dump Fukushima radioactive water into sea to start in spring or summer

The Japanese government on Friday said a controversial plan to release radioactive wastewater from a crippled nuclear plant in Japan's northeast into the Pacific Ocean will start in the spring or summer.

Japón aprueba liberar agua de la planta nuclear de Fukushima al océano - RT

La Autoridad Reguladora Nuclear de Japón aprobó este viernes un plan para liberar al mar el agua de la planta de energía atómica de Fukushima, informó el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del país.

Chinese Scientists Say Robot Fish Can Devour Ocean Plastics

 

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 Chinese scientists say they have invented a robot fish they hope can help rid the oceans of microplastics, according to a report.

Superworms Could Become Mini Plastic Recycling Plants: Aussie Researchers - UrduPoint

Australian scientists found that superworms have a surprisingly healthy appetite for polystyrene, which the researchers hope could eventually be used to recycle plastic in an environmentally safe way.

Ocean Acidification, Heat, Sea Level Rise set New Records in 2021

 

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Floods in South Africa: Nearly 400 deaths

 

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One Ocean Summit : World Leaders Convene in France to Save the Oceans

 

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China opposes Japanese decision to release nuclear-contaminated water into ocean - China.org.cn | EL KAOS UT

China opposes Japanese decision to release nuclear-contaminated water into ocean - China.org.cn | EL KAOS UT

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Fukushima toxins in Arctic add to pressure on Japan - China.org.cn

The revelation that radioactive material from the Fukushima nuclear plant has reached the Arctic Ocean is sparking renewed calls for Japan to scrap a decision to dump toxic water from the crippled plant into the sea.

Why Plastic Isn’t the Only Threat to Our Seas

 

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Burning Cargo Ship Spews Toxic Gas Off Canadas Pacific Coast - UrduPoint

The Canadian coast guard has evacuated 16 people from a burning container ship that is expelling toxic gas off Canada's Pacific coast, but there is "no safety risk" to those on shore, authorities said Sunday.

Japan to create undersea tunnel to release wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant just 1km off the coast

 

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