Its rugged northern coastline is a favourite summer destination for Britons. But holidaymakers have been warned away from certain beaches in northern Brittany that have been swamped by tonnes of potentially lethal rotting green algae.
Ozone Depletion Reduces Ocean Carbon Uptake
The Southern Ocean plays an important role in mitigating climate change because it acts as a sink of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Bloom in the Norwegian Sea
The brilliant shades of blue and green that fill the waters near the Norwegian shore in this photo-like image are likely phytoplankton.
Shedding Light On Freak Wave Hot Spots
Instances of “freak” or extreme waves have long been part of maritime lore, known for suddenly sending ships to the ocean floor.
Against the waves: Flood defences in Bangladesh
Rising tides and cyclones are making life increasingly difficult on Bangladesh’s low-lying islands.
Tide may be turning for overexploited fish stocks
Thanks to more precise fishing methods, quotas and new marine reserves, some fisheries are on the rebound – but it’s by no means all good news, finds a worldwide survey
New Predictions For Sea Level Rise
Fossil coral data and temperature records derived from ice-core measurements have been used to place better constraints on future sea level rise, and to test sea level projections.
US satellites reveal true extent of melting polar summer ice
Photos from US spy satellites declassified by the Obama administration provide the first graphic images of how the polar ice sheets are retreating in the summer. The effects on the world’s weather, environments and wildlife could be devastating
Fishing Nations Spare Both Atlantic and Pacific Tuna Species
Declining populations of tunas received conservation support from countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean this week as governments realize how much damage overfishing has done to the world’s tuna stocks.
NASA Airborne Expedition Chases Arctic Sea Ice Questions
A NASA aircraft has completed its first science flight as part of an expedition to study receding Arctic sea ice and improve understanding of its life cycle and the long-term stability of the Arctic ice cover.