oceans
Some easy (or mostly easy) life changes that have a big impact on the world’s oceans
Environment
September 17, 2023
Some easy (or mostly easy) life changes that have a big impact on the world’s oceans
It all seems so daunting: plastics in the ocean, dying coral reefs, entire species being wiped out – but don’t…
A crucial system of ocean currents is heading for a collapse that ‘would affect every person on the planet’
Environment
July 26, 2023
A crucial system of ocean currents is heading for a collapse that ‘would affect every person on the planet’
CNN — A vital system of ocean currents could collapse within a few decades if the world continues to pump…
Countries agree historic oceans treaty to protect the high seas
World
March 5, 2023
Countries agree historic oceans treaty to protect the high seas
Nearly 200 countries have agreed to a legally-binding treaty to protect marine life in international waters, which cover around half…
Photos: Overfishing of sharks in the Red Sea sparks outcry
Environment
November 30, 2020
Photos: Overfishing of sharks in the Red Sea sparks outcry
There’s a stark difference in the monetary value between a shark in the Red Sea and one at the fishing…
French campaigners highlight trawlers’ deadly toll on dolphins
World
January 21, 2020
French campaigners highlight trawlers’ deadly toll on dolphins
Three knocks on the cabin door: “Half past midnight!” It’s time for the team from Sea Shepherd, a group dedicated…
Oceans were hottest on record in 2019
Environment
January 14, 2020
Oceans were hottest on record in 2019
The world’s oceans were the hottest in recorded history in 2019, scientists said on Tuesday, as manmade emissions warmed seas…
Atlantic haven is a test bed for planet’s sickly oceans
World
December 3, 2019
Atlantic haven is a test bed for planet’s sickly oceans
Clad in diving gear or oilskins and gumboots, a team of scientists and activists spent weeks in the South Atlantic,…
‘Ghost’ fishing gear: the trash haunting ocean wildlife
World
November 6, 2019
‘Ghost’ fishing gear: the trash haunting ocean wildlife
Far out in the South Atlantic Ocean, invisible to the South African coastline, diver Pascal Van Erp surfaced with an…
Oceans, climate report approved after all-night standoff: delegates
Environment
September 24, 2019
Oceans, climate report approved after all-night standoff: delegates
A major report detailing the dire impact of global warming on oceans and Earth’s frozen zones was approved by the…
Following in Hurghada’s footsteps, plastic bags to be banned in Marsa Alam
Egypt
July 16, 2019
Following in Hurghada’s footsteps, plastic bags to be banned in Marsa Alam
The Governor of the Red Sea governorate, Major General Ahmad Abdallah, announced that plastic bags in Marsa Alam would soon…