Ocean Crisis Demands a New Kind of Science, Say Researchers

Ocean crisis demands a new kind of science, say researchers

The ocean is a source of life and resilience—for people and cultures, for livelihoods, for climate stability.

15 Ocean Facts That Sound Too Strange to Be True

The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet’s surface, though we’ve explored less than 5% of it. This vast underwater world holds mysteries that often seem more like science fiction than reality. From creatures that create their own light to underwater rivers and lakes, the deep blue harbors secrets that challenge everything we think we know about life on Earth. Scientists studying our oceans continue discovering phenomena that sound absolutely…

Scientists from Every Continent Say Ocean Health and Biodiversity at a Tipping Point

Scientists from every single inhabited continent agree ocean biodiversity is under threat but there is still reason for optimism if we act now to save it for the future, according to a new survey carried out by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ahead of World Oceans Day (June 8) and the United Nations Ocean Conference (9 – 13 June).Findings analyzed by global insights and advisory consultancy GlobeScan showed over two-thirds of the almost 60 …