Rising temps threaten the Great Barrier Reef’s existence

New research documents unprecedented levels of ocean heat leading to bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef, endangering a vital ecosystem.

Stacey Plaisance-Tulane • futurity
Aug. 12, 2024 ~4 min

The biggest-ever sample of core material from Earth’s mantle could have valuable clues into the origins of life

New research that offers valuable insights into the Earth’s mantle.

Andrew McCaig, Associate Professor, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds • conversation
Aug. 12, 2024 ~6 min


From jellyfish to basking shark, we’re developing 100 new signs to deepen deaf people’s connection with the ocean

A new glossary of environmental science terms offers deaf people a new way to visualise and understand marine ecosystems.

Audrey Cameron, Chancellor's Fellow, Science Education and BSL, The University of Edinburgh • conversation
Aug. 9, 2024 ~6 min

Ancient poppy seeds and willow wood offer clues to the Greenland ice sheet’s last meltdown and a glimpse into a warmer future

Our discovery of a tundra ecosystem, frozen under the center of Greenland’s ice sheet, holds a warning about the threat that climate change poses for the future.

Halley Mastro, Graduate Fellow of the Gund Institute for Environment. Graduate Research Assistant in Natural Resources and Environmental Science, University of Vermont • conversation
Aug. 5, 2024 ~10 min

Sunscreens can hurt the marine environment – here’s how to choose one that’s healthy for you and the sea

Certain sunscreens could harm the marine environment - here’s how to choose ones with environmentally friendly UV filters.

Anneliese Hodge, PhD Researcher, Ecotoxicology, Plymouth Marine Laboratory • conversation
Aug. 2, 2024 ~9 min

Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research

A broad review of shark research shows that sharks play critical roles in keeping ocean ecosystems such as coral reefs and seagrass beds healthy.

Michael Heithaus, Executive Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education and Professor of Biological Sciences, Florida International University • conversation
Aug. 1, 2024 ~8 min

A recipe for zero-emissions fuel: Soda cans, seawater, and caffeine

MIT engineers have developed a fast and sustainable method for producing hydrogen fuel using aluminum, saltwater, and coffee grounds.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
July 25, 2024 ~8 min

Beach cleans aren’t just good for the sea – they can boost your mental health and encourage better behaviour

Litter reduces the beneficial effects of being by the sea.

Kayleigh Wyles, Associate Professor in Environmental Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Plymouth • conversation
July 19, 2024 ~6 min


Remembering Wallace J Nichols: the blue mind scientist who explained our human connection to water

Wallace J. Nichols, who recently died age 56, was the first to clarify the link between neuroscience and the healing power of the ocean.

Easkey Britton, Post-doctoral Research Fellow on Oceans and Human Health, University of Galway • conversation
July 12, 2024 ~8 min

The Atlantic Gulf Stream was unexpectedly strong during the last ice age – new study

New finding adds uncertainty to projections of how the climate will change in future.

Mark Maslin, Professor of Natural Sciences, UCL • conversation
July 10, 2024 ~7 min

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