Scientists warn that up to 13 million people in the UK face a long-term risk of coastal flooding due to the climate crisis, with a "worst-case scenario" suggesting the need for large-scale population movement away from a dramatically reshaped coast.
A new study reveals how changes in sea level influenced ocean phosphate levels, which in turn affected atmospheric carbon dioxide and regulated Earth's climate over the past 60 million years. Published in PNAS, the research identifies a crucial part of the planet's natural climate control system involving marine organisms.
Eighteen-year-old Maya Merhige completed the 21.4-mile North Channel swim from Ireland to Scotland in 12 hours, 19 minutes, 37 seconds. This marks her fifth successful swim in the Oceans Seven challenge, aiming to become the youngest person to achieve this feat and earn a Guinness World Record while raising funds for pediatric cancer research.
The latest IUCN Red List reveals many species, including deep-sea molluscs and the desert rain frog, are threatened by human activities like deep-sea mining and diamond mining. Conservation efforts have helped the numbat rebound, but five Australian marsupials are now extinct.
The UK is experiencing an "extreme" marine heatwave with ocean temperatures 2C warmer than usual, potentially causing mass-mortality events for marine species. Scientists link this to Europe's recent heat dome and El Niño conditions, warning of significant ecosystem disruption.
Veterans and others are finding profound healing through 'blue space' therapy, utilizing the ocean's calming effects to combat PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Organizations like Turn to Starboard and Waves of Recovery are at the forefront of this growing movement, inspired by the 'Blue Mind' theory.
Less than 30% of Earth's ocean floor is mapped to modern standards, a stark contrast to Mars' fully mapped surface. The Seabed 2030 project has increased coverage to 28.7% since 2017, but vast areas remain unknown, impacting tsunami forecasting, internet cables, climate models, and territorial claims.
Global average sea surface temperatures in June reached a record 20.98°C, surpassing previous highs from 2023 and 2024. Scientists attribute this to El Nino and climate change, with further temperature increases anticipated.
The world's oceans recorded their warmest June ever, reaching 21.0°C, according to the EU's Copernicus Marine Service. Marine heatwaves affected 82% of the global ocean, with El Niño expected to further increase temperatures.
The 82-meter Haiying Jiake, a 3,500-tonne research vessel funded by 37 Zhejiang fishermen, faces significant financial challenges due to a lack of contracts and an undeveloped private market for such vessels in China, with daily operating costs in the hundreds of thousands of yuan.
Phoebe Bridgers returns with "Lost Boys," her first single in years. The song, co-produced by Jack Antonoff, showcases an "ornate" sound, a departure from her previous work. Bridgers navigates intense fan scrutiny and parasocial behavior, implementing phone bans at shows to protect new material.
Chinese telecoms companies, including Huawei and China Tower, are advocating for integrated "air-space-ground-sea" networks to support the burgeoning demand for AI computing, with Huawei's rotating chairman Wang Tao highlighting the need for 100% internet coverage by 2030.
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Taiwan accused Kenya of deporting two delegates from the island who were to attend a global oceans conference in Mombasa, blaming Beijing for pressuring the East African nation. Kenya stated its foreign policy recognizes only one China.
AI startup Jedify has secured $24 million in Series A funding to enhance AI agent capabilities in enterprises. The company's platform builds a "context graph" by connecting to various enterprise knowledge sources, enabling AI agents to better understand and operate within specific business contexts.
An international research team, led by Professor Peng Xiaotong and supported by China's Fendouzhe submersible, has discovered a previously unknown, thriving ecosystem in ocean trenches deeper than 9km, challenging prior beliefs about survival in such extreme conditions.
Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha called for dialogue over confrontation with China at a UN Security Council debate, amid deteriorating relations due to a canal dispute, while China's Wang Yi warned of disregarded UN Charter purposes.
South Korea's Oceans Ministry is developing its southeastern region, particularly Busan, into a global maritime hub, anticipating expanded Arctic shipping routes. The initiative includes relocating shipping firms and establishing an international maritime court, aiming to boost economic growth and seafood exports.
Beneath the surface of the world’s oceans lies an infrastructure so essential, modern life would stall without it – yet so invisible it rarely enters public debate. Submarine cables, slender fibre-optic systems laid across the seabed, carry over 95 per cent of global internet traffic, transmitting the data that underpins financial markets, diplomatic exchanges and everyday communication. What appears to be neutral infrastructure is, in fact, a deeply political system – one that exposes a...
A torpedo-shaped device discovered near the Lombok Strait, a key deepwater passage between the Pacific and Indian oceans, has raised concerns about undersea surveillance capabilities. The strait is closely monitored by the United States and Australia. China stated it conducts marine research in accordance with international law and noted such equipment could drift due to malfunctions. Analysts said such devices could map seabeds, collect oceanographic data, monitor naval traffic and identify routes or infrastructure critical in a crisis.
Scientists from Hokkaido University have analysed fossil jaws suggesting giant octopuses up to 19 metres long ruled ancient oceans 100 million years ago. The research challenges the long-held view that vertebrates like fish and reptiles were the largest ocean predators, indicating these cephalopods were powerful predators with strong arms and beak-like jaws capable of chewing shells and bones.
Scientists have identified ancient octopus fossils belonging to genus Nanaimoteuthis, particularly Nanaimoteuthis haggarti, which may have grown up to 19 meters (62 feet) long—longer than a bus and possibly the largest invertebrate ever recorded. Analysis of 27 fossilized beaks reveals these creatures were apex predators in Cretaceous oceans, using intelligence and crushing bite force to dominate marine ecosystems alongside mosasaurs and plesiosaurs.
Researchers from Hokkaido University in Japan have analyzed exceptionally preserved fossil jaws from 100 million-year-old octopuses, estimating body lengths of 1.5-4.5 metres and total lengths including arms of 7-19 metres. The findings challenge the long-held belief that ancient ocean predators were exclusively vertebrates, suggesting giant cephalopods were powerful predators capable of consuming hard-shelled prey.
