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Total joins the “Getting to Zero Coalition” to contribute to shipping industry’s decarbonization

Total has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition to support the maritime industry's decarbonisation by collaborating with companies across the maritime, energy, infrastructure and finance sectors.

UN entities and private sector join forces to tackle invasive species

A ground-breaking Global Industry Alliance (GIA) has been launched to tackle two of the most pressing environmental issues of our time – invasive species and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

First cohort of partner cities for Urban Ocean Program

Can Tho, Vietnam; Melaka, Malaysia; Semarang, Indonesia; Pune, India; and Panama City, Panama, join program to implement scalable waste management solutions that prevent ocean plastic and advance resilient, circular economies

Research: Ocean warming will soon affect marine communities in the deep ocean

The world’s deep oceans are currently warming more slowly than the ocean surface, but even creatures in the deep ocean will be significantly affected in the coming decades, according to an international team of scientists.

EMEC among 90+ companies supporting EU Clean Hydrogen Alliance

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), alongside 90+ other Hydrogen Europe members, has signed a letter in support of the EU Commission’s Clean Hydrogen Alliance.

Biosensors in Arctic bivalves for environmental monitoring

To monitor the bivalves’ activity directly in the field, the valvometer is installed inside a cage.

Mussel reefs heighten the risk of microplastic exposure and consumption

Researchers suggest species like the blue mussel may be useful indicators of microplastic pollution

Research: Deep-sea biodiversity influenced by ‘hidden’ waves within the ocean

Cold-water coral presence in deep-sea canyons are linked to elevated current speeds and canyon topography.

Novel tool sheds light on coral reef erosion

"UTube" wave abrasion simulator could aid coastal planning in low-lying Marshall Islands

The Ocean Cleanup wins $1M award to combat river plastic waste in Jamaica

The project will be one of the first river projects The Ocean Cleanup is undertaking while scaling up to tackle the 1000 heaviest polluting rivers in the world.

Scientists investigate presence of ancient deep-sea microplastics

Marine scientists are seeking to solve a deep-sea microplastics mystery after finding evidence of manufactured plastics buried in the seabed sediment.

OOI’s cable hears the sounds of the ocean

In some settings, ship noise is known to affect whale behavior and the permanent network of hydrophones operated by the OOI and Ocean Networks Canada will provide an opportunity to study whether whales are avoiding the shipping lanes to Asia.

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