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Oceans
UK Government announces Montserrat is joining the Blue Belt Programme
By
Victoria Heath
Jun 8, 2026
Montserrat will gain access to leading scientific expertise and resources as it seeks to establish Marine Protected Areas and ecosystem resilience
Tiny nudibranch species discovered in northern Taiwan
By
Khadeejah Masud
Jun 1, 2026
A species of sea slug – barely the size of a grain of rice – has been discovered in Taiwan’s waters by scientists
How warming oceans could trigger a Super El Niño and weaken Atlantic currents
By
Marco Magrini
Jun 1, 2026
For decades, the oceans have absorbed the heat of human-made climate change. Now, that stored energy may be returning with compound interest
The hidden impacts of scuba diving tourism on coral reefs
By
Coby Schlosberg
May 27, 2026
New study reveals how even well-intentioned scuba divers contribute to reef damage in the world’s oceans/
The newfound potential for Atlantic seaweed
By
Coby Schlosberg
May 27, 2026
A new study shows how Atlantic seaweed could power carbon dioxide removal and biofuel production
Ocean acidification is ruining social life of reef fish, study finds
By
Victoria Heath
May 22, 2026
Fish are becoming part of smaller shoals, which offer less protection to individuals, as ocean pH becomes more acidic
Antarctic Treaty is failing to keep up with rapid rate of climate change, says WWF
By
Victoria Heath
May 21, 2026
Parties failed to reach consensus on granting emperor penguins protected status at latest Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
Scientists discover more than 1,100 new marine species in a single year
By
Victoria Heath
May 19, 2026
From 'ghost sharks' to worms on volcanic seamounts, scientists have discovered a complex array of life beneath the ocean surface
Hidden methane emerging from beneath the ice reveals Greenland’s sensitivity to climate change
By
Victoria Heath
May 7, 2026
New study from Oulu University reveals how responsive the Greenland ice sheet is to climate change – more so than models predict
Time marches on: days are getting longer due to climate change
By
Victoria Heath
Apr 4, 2026
Researchers say that day lengthening is 'unprecedented', caused by rising sea levels slowing Earth's rotation
The world’s first officially-named kelp forest
By
Victoria Heath
Mar 31, 2026
The Coogee reef off the coast of Australia is set to be officially named – here's why names matter in conservation
Can seaweed really help fight climate change?
By
Bryony Cottam
Mar 27, 2026
New research suggests that a popular method for marine carbon dioxide removal could backfire
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