Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Orca conflict with great white shark caught on camera
Another predatory encounter between two orcas and a great white shark was caught on camera near Mossel Bay on Sunday morning.
‘Tides Are Changing’: Meet the Winners of the UN’s 10th Annual World Oceans Day Photo Competition
Our world’s oceans are stunning, so what better way to capture their wide array of colors, personalities and awe-inspiring vastness than through the art of photography?
Oceans absorb 30% of emissions, driven by a huge carbon pump: Tiny marine animals are key to cycle, says study
The ocean holds 60 times more carbon than the atmosphere and absorbs almost 30% of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from human activities. This means the ocean is key to understanding the global carbon cycle and thus our future climate.
A highly ambitious plan to restore California’s underwater forests has begun
The recovery of Northern California’s once-great kelp forest may come down to dropping bricks to the bottom of the ocean.
Science and culture join forces to restore 120 miles of Hawaiian reefs
A new program in Hawai‘i, known as Ākoʻakoʻa, will focus on restoring 193 kilometers (120 miles) of coral reefs off the west of the Big Island, which have been in decline for the past 50 years.
Joy as five sea turtles released at De Hoop Reserve
Five rehabilitated turtles have successfully been released into the De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA) near Cape Agulhas.
The planet’s coldest, saltiest ocean waters are heating up and shrinking, report finds
Deep ocean water in the Antarctic is heating up and shrinking, with potentially far-reaching consequences for climate change and deep ocean ecosystems, according to a report.
Mexico’s fur seals are suffering from alopecia
Sea lions in Mexico are suffering from alopecia, or severe hair loss. A group of scientists has been studying these creatures for a decade, specifically a subspecies called fur seals.
Sardine Run: All you need to know
The Sardine Run along the South African coast is one of the largest marine-life migrations on earth. Here’s all you need to know about this extraordinary event.
‘Encouraging News’: Endangered Vaquitas Hanging On in Gulf of California, Expedition Finds
The shy, elusive vaquita is the smallest and most endangered porpoise in the world, with fewer than 20 remaining in their small range in the Gulf of California’s Sea of Cortez.
‘People Didn’t Listen to Our Warnings’: Scientists Say It’s Too Late to Save Arctic Summer Ice
Even with dramatic shifts in emissions, summer sea ice in the Arctic is doomed.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.