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Massive system of rotating ocean currents in the North Atlantic is behaving strangely — and it may be reaching a tipping point

An analysis of clam shells suggests the North Atlantic subpolar gyre has had two periods of destabilization over the past 150 years: one around 1920 and the other from 1950 through present.

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Scientists find best evidence yet that icy moon Enceladus is habitable

An ocean flowing beneath the surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus is spewing ice that holds the building blocks of life.

LiveScience

Saturn's moon Enceladus is shooting out organic molecules that could help create life

The discovery strengthens the case for a new mission to orbit and land on Enceladus and search for evidence of life.

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The Panama Canal needs a staggering amount of water to operate. Climate change could threaten that, study warns

The vital commercial artery depends on a supply of fresh water to move ships between the two oceans. Drought conditions that were once rare could become common by the end of the century, greatly impacting the canal’s operation.

LiveScience

North Carolina homes crumble into ocean as Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda churn massive waves off Atlantic coast

This year, 18 homes have collapsed along the Outer Banks seashore

The Independent UK

A hidden ocean may have once existed on Uranus' moon Ariel

Scientists believe a moon of Uranus may have once had a subsurface ocean.

Space

My voyage to explore how Marshallese sailors find their way at sea without technology

One of the biggest navigation challenges is knowing where you are in the open ocean without tools or devices. This remarkable skill is exemplified by the ancient techniques once used by expert navigators of the Marshall Islands, a chain of low-lying coral islands and atolls situated between Hawaii and the…

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5 homes collapse into the surf of the Outer Banks as hurricanes rumble in Atlantic

Five unoccupied houses along North Carolina’s Outer Banks have collapsed into the ocean

The Independent UK

America is now fighting ‘narco-terrorists’ with F-35s in the Caribbean to justify Trump’s need to bomb civilian boats in the ocean

Trump will do anything to justify murder.

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Photos show bluff crumbling towards ocean in landslide-stricken California enclave

Rancho Palos Verdes threatened by worsening landslide, with no injuries reported but trigger still unknown

The Guardian - US

Hundreds of feet of coastal bluff in California fell toward the ocean in landslide-stricken town

A wealthy enclave in Southern California that has been threatened for years by worsening landslides faced more land movement this week, but it suffered minimal damage

The Independent UK

Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Its Third-lowest Winter Peak On Record

Antarctica's winter sea ice has hit its third-lowest peak in nearly half a century of satellite monitoring, researchers said Tuesday, highlighting the growing influence of climate change on the planet's southern pole.

International Business Times

Tropical Storm Octave forms at sea in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters say

A new tropical storm has formed in the Pacific Ocean far from land

The Independent UK

Record marine heatwave drives surge of invasive species in Mediterranean

Warming seas are accelerating the spread of invasive species that threaten marine life and fisheries, especially in the Mediterranean, the European Union’s Copernicus Marine Service warned on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

As Amazon's 'flying rivers' weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughts

Scientists warn that “flying rivers” — invisible streams of moisture that carry rain from the Atlantic Ocean westward across the Amazon — are weakening as deforestation and climate change advance

International Business Times

Madagascar Protesters Undeterred Despite Sacking Of Government

Protesters in Madagascar gathered for new demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell days of unrest that has left 22 people dead, according to the UN. Inspired by "Gen Z" protests in Indonesia and Nepal, the youth-led movement has taken aim…

Radio France Internationale

Madagascar’s president dismisses cabinet as blackout protests turn deadly

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his government following unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead. Thousands have taken to the streets of the Indian Ocean nation in recent days to protest against repeated water and electricity outages.

Evening Standard

Sir David Attenborough’s Ocean brought to life with orchestra performance

Marking his centenary year, Ocean in Concert will feature the original soundtrack to Sir David’s documentary performed live with the film.

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Deserted islands, seagrass meadows and endless ocean: kayaking in Sweden’s new marine national park

In Nämdöskärgården, in the Stockholm archipelago, low-impact tourism is helping visitors appreciate the region’s fragile ecology and ocean conservation efforts

The Conversation

74 countries have now ratified a landmark treaty to protect the high seas. Why hasn’t NZ?

The ratification by more than 60 states, the minimum required to turn the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (better known as the High Seas Treaty) into law, means it will enter into force on January 17.

The Independent UK

Youth-led unrest in Madagascar has left at least 22 people dead, UN says

The United Nations’ human rights office says that violence surrounding youth-led anti-government protests in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar over the past several days has killed at least 22 people

Radio France Internationale

Indigenous knowledge steers new protections for the high seas

For centuries prior to modern conservation efforts, indigenous communities cared for the oceans with a fundamentally different philosophy – treating marine environments as family rather than a commodity. With the UN High Seas Treaty set to come into force in January, their knowledge is being formally recognised in the governance…

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Descend into the murky depths of memory in Mind Diver, a trippy puzzle game set in an ocean of remembrance

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50 Fascinating Posts From The Instagram Account ‘The Weird Unknown’

What started as a routine cleaning job turned into a once-in-a-lifetime discovery for Jennifer Dowker, a boat captain and scuba instructor in Cheboygan, Michigan. While cleaning the hull of her glass-bottom tour boat, she spotted a small green bottle resting on the riverbed. Curious, she dove down and retrieved it—only…

Evening Standard

The ultimate 12-day New England road trip

From the roar of Fenway Park in Boston to the white picket fences of Nantucket, Alice Howarth has the perfect itinerary

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