Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences, advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration and discusses the importance of having scientists at the table when policy is made in an exclusive interview with Earthzine.
Coral Reef Symposium Brings Call to Action on Turning Science into Policy
Highlights from the 13th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS) in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Could cuts in sulfur from coal and ships help explain the 2015 spurt in Northern Hemisphere temperatures?
Reductions in cooling sulfate aerosols may have contributed to recent warmth.
NOAA’s Chief Scientist Charts Course Toward a New Blue Economy
An emerging blue economy supported by sustained and robust ocean observations may offer new opportunities and help answer questions about a changing environment. Dr. Richard Spinrad is a busy fellow. As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) first chief scientist in 18 years, he’s a man on a mission. Spinrad attends conferences, goes to meetings on Capitol Hill, speaks … Read More
AtlantOS: Who Will Know the Ocean?
A new effort is getting underway to monitor and understand one of the least explored regions on Earth: the Atlantic Ocean, from pole-to-pole and from the surface waters to the bottom of the deepest trenches. Ocean researchers have learned much since the American biologist Rachel Carson observed in 1937: “Who has known the ocean? Neither you nor I.” But, says … Read More
Earthzine and Earth Observations in 2016
As the first month of 2016 nears its end, Earthzine is excited to announce the first monthly mini-theme of the year: Earth Observations in 2016.
Branding the Blue Economy: Award-Winning Branding Expert Accepts the Challenge
An award-winning branding expert has committed to creating a brand for the “blue economy,” the multi-billion-dollar industry that relies on Earth’s ocean waters for its livelihood.
European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet): Making Fragmented Marine Data Relevant and Accessible
EMODnet members provide and manage marine data that supports policy development, scientific research and industrial applications as well as stimulating investment in sustainable coastal and offshore activities.
Ocean Acidification, Global Warming’s ‘Evil Twin’
Richard Feely, senior scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) in Seattle, Washington, charts how humans are altering the fundamental chemistry of the ocean.
Altered Waters: Ocean Acidification Leads Shellfish Growers to Adapt for Survival
Increasing ocean acidification has led shellfish growers to adapt their processes, but has also called attention to the growing problem.