State of the Oceans — Log 46
Cutting out fossil fuels won’t be enough to save the planet, according to the latest IPCC report.
State of the Oceans — Log 45
How industrial fishing affects sharks, a potential new method of cleaning up microplastics and the state of Guam’s coral reefs.
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Experts warn we have just 18 months to tackle climate change and marine biologists await a treasure trove of new deep sea data.
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A new study warns that carbon emissions could trigger a mass extinction in the oceans and researchers unveil a biodegradable plastic made from cactus.
State of the Oceans — Log 42
Temporary fishing bans could be the best way to protect the world’s fish stocks while still providing the world with enough to eat, according to a new study.
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Scientists discover a new form of plastic pollution, film a giant squid, find wild coral eating plastic and graphically show how our world is heating up.
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The movement gathers momentum as new plastic bag bans are announced, and biologists record rare north Pacific right whale songs for the first time.
State of the Oceans — Log 39
Canada moves to ban both single-use plastics and the captivity of whales and dolphins, as US special forces deploy to save coral reefs.
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New research shows microplastics are common even in deep waters, the US government acts on ocean acidification and why you should never cruise.
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One of the greatest mysteries about coral reefs has finally been solved, high-tech solutions to whale entanglements, and how students can influence their parents.
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The importance of mangroves, how plastic impacts ocean bacteria, new findings about Right Whales and a really good reason to protect the deep sea.
State of the Oceans Special: Plastic Pollution
The last seven days have brought unprecedented news and action on plastic pollution, so we've dedicated this week's update exclusively to the issue.
State of the Oceans Special: One Million Species At Risk
A new UN report warns that 1 million species are at risk of extinction. In this special edition of State of the Oceans, we unpack the findings and look at solutions.
State of the Oceans — Log 33
Seaweed capsules, a styrofoam ban in Maine, sunscreen vs coral, rising water bottle sales and new protections for Canada’s marine environment.
State of the Oceans — Log 32
Researchers start tracking plastic in the Indian Ocean, a tribe on the US west coast is feeding starving orca whales and the Greenland Ice Sheet is breaking up.
State of the Oceans — Log 31
Climate change is affecting sea turtles, microplastics are airborne, North Atlantic right whales are breeding and scientists want to protect 30% of the oceans.
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Researchers have discovered two new species of cold-water coral, and supermarkets are experimenting with banana-leaf packaging.
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The restoration of forests and coasts can tackle climate change and the mass extinction of species, say campaigners.
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Jellyfish provide crucial habitats for developing fish, the world’s fastest shark is facing extinction and coal is now more expensive than solar and wind.
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A US judge has halted hundreds of drilling projects in Wyoming, and researchers learn more about the mysterious ‘blob’ in the Pacific Ocean.