#FossilFuels and human activities get amplified by natural factors, particularly the El Niño, culminating in climate disasters. We can still limit the extent to the extremes if we urgently reduce #GHGEmissions to #NetZero. #ClimateAction theguardian.com/environment/20…

#ClimateChange is altering the ocean microbiome's ecological status by changing nutrient and oxygen levels, affecting 32.44% of the surface by century's end without intervention. Effective #GHG policies and #ClimateAction could reduce these impacts. nature.com/articles/s4146…

⛔ Destructive fishing practices threaten marine life and contribute to increased carbon emissions. "Scientists believe the twilight zone contains the largest biomass of fish in the ocean. Deep fishing could disrupt the ocean carbon cycle." Natalie Andersen sentientmedia.org/overfishing-fu…

Why do some animals self-amputate? Scientists found that animals frequently facing tissue damage are more likely to have this ability and it has evolved 9 times! This study could help develop more sustainable & environmentally friendly fishing practices. royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rs…

If we overshoot the #ParisAgreement target of 1.5°C, one of four core climate elements could be destabilised, leading to irreversible consequences. However, these risks can be minimised if warming is swiftly reversed by maintaining #NetZero #GHGEmissions. phys.org/news/2024-07-o…

⏰ REMINDER! This #DeepSea coral needs a name! There is still time to suggest a suitable name for this new-to-science, yellow and plate-like coral. 🗓️ Submit your name by 8 September 2024. Don't miss this opportunity ➡️ deep-sea-conservation.org/coral-naming-c… Dr Michelle Taylor

🌀 DYK? The Meridional Overturning Circulation (MOC) significantly affects how much CO2 escapes into the atmosphere from the #SouthernOcean. Scientists found that limited light and iron in the ocean affects nutrients and decreases #biodiversity. nature.com/articles/s4146…

#ClimateChange poses a significant threat to #sharks, rays, and skates! A new study found that 23% of species are highly vulnerable to climate impacts, which are worsened by #overfishing and habitat destruction in the Eastern Tropical Pacific region. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gc…

2024 marked the highest sea surface level temperature in 400 years. In April the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared the 4th ever global coral bleaching event. There will come a time when the coral is unable to repair itself and we must act before then.

🌐 Whilst the deep ocean is increasingly being discussed when talking about climate solutions, we must prioritize precaution. A new study dives into the potential harms of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR), which need more attention and consideration. nature.com/articles/s4418…

Curbing #Overfishing and #BottomTrawling could make a strong #ClimateChange case by saving 5.6 million metric tons of CO2 per year. Our lead scientist Natalie Andersen authored this study👇 on the ocean’s powerful carbon cycle. sentientmedia.org/overfishing-fu…

🎉#UNGA78 officially adopted the #DecadeofActionforCryosphericSciences, launching at the beginning of 2025. With #GlobalWarming approaching 1.5°C with dramatic effects on glaciers, the initiative will help promote global goals like #30x30. #RiseUp4TheOcean oneplanetsummit.fr/en/coalitions-…

The ocean is losing its breath! 🌬 #GlobalWarming driven by human activities and climate variations leads to dangerously low oxygen levels in the ocean, reducing the quality and quantity of suitable habitat, species growth, and reproduction. Learn more: nature.com/articles/s4146…

Whale sharks help maintain healthy marine ecosystems by regulating plankton, but face growing threats from pollution to habitat loss & climate change. On Friday's #WhaleSharkDay & every day, we can all help protect this endangered species by taking #ClimateAction. — via UN Environment Programme

🌊 Scientists from @schmidtocean and the Ocean Census Science Network have uncovered 20 potential new species! Highlights include a rare squid caught on camera and a first-ever sighting of a species in the Southern Pacific.

🦈 Despite being the biggest fish in the ocean, whale sharks are gentle giants and look nothing like their relatives. They are listed as #Endangered on the IUCN Red List, mainly threatened by #bycatch, fisheries, finning, and #ClimateChange. #WhaleSharkDay ifaw.org/uk/animals/wha…

⛰️ What are underwater #seamounts? They are like oases in the vast ocean desert, teeming with life: 🌊 playing a role in the ocean ecosystem, 🐟 promoting nutrient upwellings, 🐙 home to over 1,000 species. Seamounts are #OceanLifelines. youtube.com/watch?v=rh8Rtu… #DefendTheDeep

The deep ocean absorbs excess heat from atmospheric warming due to #GHGEmissions. This research indicates that deep ocean warming will affect the intensification of #ElNiño events in the Eastern Pacific. #ClimateChange nature.com/articles/s4146…

🆕 The #SouthernOcean absorbs 25% more CO2 than previously estimated! This study suggests that the Southern Ocean's role in CO2 absorption is more significant than recognized, highlights the need for future temperature adjustments. #ClimateChange science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

With the 4th mass #CoralBleaching event ongoing, scientists are debating how to protect reefs as temperatures rise in the coming decades. From #CoralRestoration to planting a mix of coral species in their non-native regions, here are the options: theguardian.com/environment/ar…