Oceans

While the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is being weakened as global temperatures rise, a decline in global warming could reverse this trend, a new study by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) has suggested.

A weakened AMOC wouldn’t necessarily represent an ‘irreversible tipping point’, study suggests

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While the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is being weakened as global temperatures rise, a decline in global warming could…

Ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, in November, the Pre-COP climate summit in Fiji and Tuvalu has commenced

Pre-COP climate summit kicks off in Fiji ahead of COP31

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Ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, in November, the Pre-COP climate summit in Fiji and Tuvalu has commenced, with calls…

The Arctic region is undergoing potentially 'devastating shifts' which threatens to impact climate security, economic resilience and geopolitical stability, according to the tenth Ocean State Report published by the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service.

‘Devastating shifts’ in Arctic a threat to economic resilience and geopolitical stability

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The Arctic region is undergoing potentially ‘devastating shifts’ which threaten to impact climate security, economic resilience and geopolitical stability, according…

Governments need to 'accelerate action' to achieve 30x30 conservation target

Governments need to ‘accelerate action’ to achieve 30×30 conservation target

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Global targets to protect and conserve at least 30% of the world’s land and ocean by 2030 – the so-called ’30×30’…

Global average sea surface temperatures reached a record 21.1°C on 22 August, beating the previous daily record, which was set in March 2024, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high in August

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Global average sea surface temperatures reached a record 21.1°C on 22 August, beating the previous daily record, which was set…

Global sea surface temperatures (SSTs) have exceeded the record levels set in 2024, hinting at the potential for further record temperatures in the months ahead, according to new data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the Copernicus Marine Service (CMEMS).

Global sea surface temperatures break records for this time of year

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Global sea surface temperatures (SSTs) have exceeded the record levels set in 2024, hinting at the potential for further record…

In 2025, ocean temperatures were higher than at any point since modern records began, a study published in the Advances in Atmospheric Sciences journal has found.

Ocean temperatures reached a ‘record high’ last year

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In 2025, ocean temperatures were higher than at any point since modern records began, a study published in the Advances…

Microplastics, small plastic particles less than five millimetres in size, are affecting the ability of the Earth's oceans to absorb carbon dioxide

Microplastics impact the ability of oceans to absorb carbon dioxide, study finds

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Microplastics, small plastic particles less than five millimetres in size, are affecting the ability of the Earth’s oceans to absorb…

Fujitsu has announced the development of a system to measure and verify 'blue carbon' – in other words, carbon absorbed and stored by marine and coastal ecosystems – from seaweed and seagrass, which the firm states will support the restoration and conservation of seagrass beds.

Fujitsu develops ‘blue carbon’ measurement tool

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Fujitsu has announced the development of a system to measure and verify ‘blue carbon’ – in other words, carbon absorbed and…

Shipping companies including Berge Bulk, X-Press Feeders, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, and Britoil Offshore Services have come together to form the Maritime Association of Clean Seas (MACS), an industry alliance focused on reducing plastic and operational waste at scale.

Shipping companies join forces to form Maritime Association for Clean Seas

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Shipping companies including Berge Bulk, X-Press Feeders, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, and Britoil Offshore Services have come together to form the…