They appear motionless, perched on rocks or suspended mid-water, fascinating anyone who sees them. But behind this beauty lies a quiet imbalance that threatens entire...
Archive for tag: ocean
It’s Happening, The Largest Coral Bleaching Event Ever!
Coral reefs are often described as strong, ancient, and resilient, yet the events unfolding since 2023 show just how fragile these ecosystems have become in...
The Ocean is Getting Loud, and They are Paying the Price
When we picture pollution, we tend to think of what we can see: plastic debris, oil slicks, murky water. But one of the most disruptive...
Being More Connected With The Sea Can Strengthen Marine Conservation, Experts Say
Many say that contact with the sea, either by touching the water itself or just walking near it can uplift and rejuvenate the spirit, particularly...
Combating Climate Change Done in the Seas: Scientists Pull CO2 out of the Ocean
About a decade ago, headlines ran rampant about a Californian entrepreneur who dumped 100 tons of iron filings into the Pacific Ocean. The entrepreneur did...
Hold On, the Ocean Is Getting Colder and It Has Coldy Killed Marine Animals?
Back in March 2021, a disturbing sight came upon the shores of South Africa. There lay manta rays on the rocks, and bull sharks as...
Palau and Chile Lead the Charge in Ocean Protection with Ratification
The recent ratification of the UN High Seas Treaty by Palau and Chile is a beacon of hope for our oceans. Beyond all the official...
The Ocean Gets Warmer; Some Coral Reefs Have Developed Resilience to Endure the Rising Temperature
The world has seen the effects of climate change: intensifying wildfires, more record-breaking floods–devastation after devastation of ecosystems that threaten all species all over the...
Endangered Sharks Experience Rising Mortality Rates; Studies Suggest Ways to Save Them
Sharks. They have roamed the oceans for over 400 million years, survived five mass extinctions, and evolved into different shapes and lifestyles. One can...
A Citizen Divers Community in The Baltic Sea Has Been Restoring Seagrass to Help Fight Climate Change
In Kiel, northern Germany, one can find scuba divers around. However, they’re not the leisurely type of scuba diving. They use hand trowels to dig...