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96% of oceans worldwide experienced extreme heatwaves in 2023, new study finds

The extreme marine heatwaves of 2023 may signal a tipping point for Earth's climate, a new study suggests.

LiveScience

We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones

Marine protected areas cover more than 8% of the world’s oceans today, but they can get a bad rap as being protected on paper only.

The Conversation

'The ocean is no longer too big to watch': How AI and satellite data are helping rid Earth's seas of illegal fishing

Protected regions of the ocean are doing their job and keeping illegal fishing at bay, according to new research combining satellite imagery with artificial intelligence.

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Nipple-covered sea creatures and aquariums filled with tears – Sea Inside’s alternative perspective on oceans in crisis

There has been a conspicuous turn to the sea as inspiration for art and exhibitions since the mid-2010s. This is a trend we have charted in our ongoing collaborative research project, Curating the Sea. So prolific has this become, that there are even gallery spaces dedicated entirely to the sea…

The Conversation

The 19th-century maritime superstitions that were believed to protect men at sea

Maritime folklore has long been shuffled to the margins of nautical history, presented as the quaint, colourful oddities of a former age. Yet this body of beliefs, practices and stories can offer important insights into how seafarers of the 19th century viewed and understood their working environment.

The Conversation

Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America

The National Weather Service has already issued more than 3,600 flash flood warnings across the United States in 2025, and that number is increasing as torrential downpours continue in late July. There’s a good chance the U.S. will exceed its yearly average of around 4,000 flash flood warnings soon.

The Conversation

Tides Could Help Predict When Huge Icebergs Break Loose: Study

Ocean tides can trigger city-sized icebergs to break off from Antarctic ice shelves, scientists said on Thursday, offering a potential way to predict these dramatic events in the future.

International Business Times

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Five arms, no heart and a global family: what DNA revealed about the weird deep-sea world of brittle stars

You may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow water. There is no light, it is very cold, and the pressure of all the water above is immense.

The Conversation

As seas rise and fish decline, this Fijian village is finding new ways to adapt

In the village of Nagigi, Fiji, the ocean isn’t just a resource – it’s part of the community’s identity. But in recent years, villagers have seen the sea behave differently. Tides are pushing inland. Once abundant, fish are now harder to find. Sandy beaches and coconut trees have been washed…

The Conversation

Scientists may have solved a chemistry mystery about Jupiter's ocean moon Europa

A long-standing mystery about the presence of hydrogen peroxide on Jupiter's icy ocean moon Europa may be closer to being solved.

Space

Ancient ‘alien’ brittle stars linked to relatives across the globe by a deep-sea evolutionary superhighway

Analysis finds that over millions of years, and without the help of fins or wings, brittle stars have quietly migrated across entire oceans

The Guardian - AU

The Pacific Island Nation That Wants To Mine The Ocean Floor

A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep-sea mining.

International Business Times

'Backward' brain of ancient sea creature hints spider ancestors evolved in the ocean

The tiny 'backward' brain of an ancient sea creature hints that spider ancestors might have gotten their start in the ocean.

LiveScience

As Sri Lanka’s economy pivots from tourism, it’s well placed to benefit from global trade and geopolitical jostling – new research

With its natural beauty, wildlife and culture, Sri Lanka is known as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and attracts millions of tourists every year.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner death: Second man in critical condition after both were ‘dragged by water current’ in Costa Rica

Bystanders reportedly pulled the ‘Cosby Show’ star and second man from ocean

Tom’s Guide

The best shark movie of the year is now streaming — and it makes ‘Jaws’ look like a day at the beach

"Dangerous Animals" is a shark thriller that mixes the ocean's apex predator with a deranged serial killer, and you can stream it now.

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“Rescued By Bystanders”: Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Final Moments Before Tragic Drowning Revealed

Malcolm-Jamal Warner spoke lovingly about his wife and daughter just months before being dragged into the ocean in Costa Rica with another victim.

The Independent UK

Scientists work to understand why dozens of whales have recently died in the San Francisco Bay Area

The majestic ocean creatures are still recovering from a massive die-off in 2019-23 that is estimated to have cut their population by 45 percent

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'Chaos' reigns beneath the ice of Jupiter moon Europa, James Webb Space Telescope reveals

New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are painting a new picture of Jupiter's moon Europa and revealing the hidden chemistry of the icy moon's interior.

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90 Times Disappointment With Deliveries Couldn’t Be Described With Words

Ever had a delivery go embarrassingly wrong?

The Conversation

Microbes in deep-sea volcanoes can help scientists learn about early life on Earth, or even life beyond our planet

People have long wondered what life was first like on Earth, and if there is life in our solar system beyond our planet. Scientists have reason to believe that some of the moons in our solar system – like Jupiter’s Europa and Saturn’s Enceladus – may contain deep, salty liquid…

The Conversation

I watched a simulated oil spill in the Indian Ocean – here’s how island and coastal countries worked together to avoid disaster

The coils of black hose, drum skimmers designed to collect oil from the ocean’s surface, and orangey-red containment booms all looked out of place on the white sand of Mombasa’s touristy Nyali beach. But on July 9, dozens of emergency responders in red and orange hi-vis gear took over a…

Euronews

Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early

Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications

Evening Standard

Charley Boorman's toast to Cape Town: from relaxation to thrill-seeking

From sunbathing with penguins and paragliding off Table Mountain to hitting the wine trail, the TV adventurer is always on a high in the South African capital

International Business Times

Restoring Sea Floor After Mining May Not Be Possible, Researchers Warn

Scientists present at the latest effort to hash out international rules for deep-sea mining say it's unclear if it's possible to restore damaged sea floor ecosystems -- or how long it would take.

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