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Algae are taking over the oceans due to global warming
Algae are taking over the oceans due to global warming

In addition to the well-known Sargasso Sea, new vast areas of underwater vegetation are appearing around the world

The global agreement on the protection of international waters is already in force. When will Ukraine join?
The global agreement on the protection of international waters is already in force. When will Ukraine join?

BBNJ rules become binding for 81 countries that have already ratified it

Climate change makes microplastics more toxic and faster – study
Climate change makes microplastics more toxic and faster – study

As it turned out, these critical problems of modern ecology are interrelated, requiring urgent measures to solve both of them

"Eternal chemicals" have reached marine life – they have been found in the bodies of whales and dolphins
"Eternal chemicals" have reached marine life – they have been found in the bodies of whales and dolphins

Researchers called the contamination of marine organisms "unprecedented

Iceland has declared a national security threat due to the risk of ocean currents collapsing
Iceland has declared a national security threat due to the risk of ocean currents collapsing

If warm water currents from the southern Atlantic stop, Iceland will find itself in a freezing ice trap

Oceans, vulnerable biomes, and the ethics of combating change – COP30 review
Oceans, vulnerable biomes, and the ethics of combating change – COP30 review

The "blue" economy has the potential to create 20 million new jobs. $20 billion is planned to be invested in its development

Starting in 2026, marine protected areas will appear in the world's oceans: what they are for
Starting in 2026, marine protected areas will appear in the world's oceans: what they are for

EU invests €40 million in its Global Ocean Program

Water temperature in the oceans is rising rapidly due to warm sea waves
Water temperature in the oceans is rising rapidly due to warm sea waves

Due to the impact of marine heatwaves, 96% of the ocean surface has been affected

Socktopus and garbage fish: creatives made from garbage
Socktopus and garbage fish: creatives made from garbage

Eco-activists have found another unusual way to draw attention to the pollution of the aquatic environment

Due to climate change, pearls may start growing in European seas
Due to climate change, pearls may start growing in European seas

The world market of natural pearls has an annual turnover of $11 million

NASA robots to help study Antarctic melting
NASA robots to help study Antarctic melting

There will be about 10 of them, and their mission will last up to 1 year

Humanity risks losing the Great Barrier Reef to global warming
Humanity risks losing the Great Barrier Reef to global warming

Coral reefs protect coastlines from erosion, are home to thousands of species of fish and are an important source of tourism income for many countries