Rate of ocean warming has nearly doubled in the last two decades: Report

The findings mirror the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the ocean and cryosphere, which also shows that global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions has resulted in marine heat waves. Read more here.

Half Australia’s ocean’s to be protected in win for seals, penguins

Little-known Australian islands which teem with emperor penguins and elephant seals, and have the country’s only two active volcanoes, will be protected with an additional 300,000 square kilometres of marine park to be announced by the Albanese government on Tuesday. Read more here.

Fish loss of 40 percent draws campaign from Oceana

Post-harvest fish loss refers to the decline in quantity, quality, or market value of fish after it has been caught and before it reaches consumers. Read more here.

Coast Day showcases environmental research and ocean awareness

Nicholas Butler, a local environmental advocate, emphasized the importance of the event in raising awareness about coastal conservation. “This helps give people a peek into the actual work that they’re doing to ensure our world and our coasts remain in a better place,” Butler said. Read more here.

A nesting haven for sea turtles in Suriname is fading away

The beach is one of only two major nesting sites for sea turtles in the country, and its imminent loss threatens in particular the survival of leatherback turtles; 90% of the vulnerable species’ local population nests here. Read more here.