How Much Carbon Dioxide are the Oceans Absorbing?
New research has shown that the world’s oceans, which comprise over 70% of the Earth’s surface, are absorbing more atmospheric carbon dioxide than researchers first estimated.
Negotiations Underway at United Nations for Marine Protected Areas
The United Nations is now developing a set of regulations for ocean waters beyond 200 miles from national boundaries, outside exclusive economic zones.
Who Owns the Oceans?
Who own’s the world’s oceans? This article explore some of the international convention on jurisdiction over oceans.
Ocean Garbage Patches
Ocean garbage patches are concentrations of marine debris located in the North Pacific Ocean. These garbage patches are comprised of many different kinds of materials … Read more
Underwater Global Warming
Scientists are using satellites and remote sensing to better understand changes in sea-surface temperatures.
Census of Marine Life
A $650-million project that has been ongoing since May of 2000 to inventory and document every species in the world’s oceans is nearing completion. Over … Read more
Amazing Undersea World
David Gallo talks about some deep and shallow sea wonders on this fascinating video from the TED site. The video starts out showing some bioluminescent … Read more
Garbage Patch Islands in the Oceans
An enormous collection of garbage weighing more than 3 tons and a size of twice the state of Texas is floating out in an isolated … Read more