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Atlantic Faces 'Extraordinary' Hurricane Season: US Agency

The North Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on June 1, is forecast to be "extraordinary," with up to seven storms of Category 3 or higher expected, the US NOAA weather agency said Thursday.

International Business Times

Female right whales may never breed after entanglement in fishing gear: study

Female right whales may never breed after entanglement in fishing gear, a new study has found.

The Hindu

Female right whales may never breed after run-ins with fishing gear

Study reveals devastating impacts of entanglements on North Atlantic right whales, highlighting urgent need for ropeless fishing gear.

The Hindu

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Endangered Right Whales Face Threats from Vessel Strikes

Learn about the threats facing critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and efforts to protect them from ship strikes and fishing gear entanglement.

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Deforestation jeopardises agribusiness and food security in Brazil and worldwide

The current drought situation in the Amazon, which has taken on a new level of severity this year, is influenced by two exceptional climatic conditions: the abnormally high temperature of the North Atlantic waters and the presence of the El Niño phenomenon. Despite these remarkable climatic conditions, however, the human…

The Conversation

As the US begins to build offshore wind farms, scientists say many questions remain about impacts on the oceans and marine life

As renewable energy production expands across the U.S., the environmental impacts of these new sources are receiving increased attention. In a recent report, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examined whether and how constructing offshore wind farms in the Nantucket Shoals region, southeast of Massachusetts, could affect critically…

The Conversation

Speeding boats push critically endangered whales closer to extinction

North Atlantic right whales are being killed in collisions with vessels that are flouting go-slow zones in US waters, report warns

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Killer Whale Diet Determines Pollution Exposure, Endangering Species

New research highlights importance of diet in hazardous pollution levels for North Atlantic killer whales

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Microplastics discovered in the body tissues of whales, dolphins and seals – sparking concerns for human health too

Marine mammals – animals including whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, sea otters, dugongs and manatees – are threatened by an array of human activities. Species such as the North Atlantic right whale, Rice’s whale and Vaquita porpoise have been pushed to the brink of extinction.

The Conversation

A cooling event 1.1 million years ago doomed early human in Europe

Scientists found evidence of a massive North Atlantic cooling event about 1.1 million years ago that lasted roughly 4,000 years and appears to have wiped out the entire population of archaic humans who had colonized Europe

The Hindu

Ocean current system could shut down as early as 2025, leading to climate disaster

This major system, which transport heat from the tropics to the north Atlantic, are now at high risk of collapse due to human-induced climate change.

Space

Ocean currents regulating climate globally could collapse mid-century, says Study

Collapse of ocean currents, that redistribute temperatures and precipitation between the tropics and the North Atlantic, is predicted to happen around mid-century if current greenhouse gas emissions persist, new research has found. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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North Atlantic heatwave could be catastrophic for fish stocks, scientists warn

Many species depend on a consistent and stable ocean temperature window, which is being upended because of human-induced climate change

Evening Standard

Will El Niño on top of global heating create the perfect climate storm?

Rising temperatures in north Atlantic and drop in Antarctic sea ice prompt fears of widespread damage from extreme weather

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The Independent UK

When wealthy adventurers take huge risks, who should foot the bill for rescue attempts?

In recent days, the massive hunt for a submersible vehicle lost during a north Atlantic descent to explore the wreckage of the Titanic has refocused attention on the conundrum: who should pay for the sweeping search

WEKU

This fishing gear can help save whales. What will it take for fishermen to use it?

On both the East and West coasts, whales are at risk of being entangled and injured by ropes used by fishermen. Fishing grounds are being closed, but new technology could help avoid that.

The Independent UK

Why adventurers flocked to take OceanGate’s $250k Titanic expedition – before tragedy hit: ‘I was wowed’

OceanGate, whose submersible vessel Titan carrying five crew members suffered a ‘catastrophic implosion, in the North Atlantic, had offered tours to the famous shipwreck site since 2021. Bevan Hurley writes

The Independent UK

What happens during a catastrophic implosion? Titan submersible occupants likely died instantly

The Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion that experts say likely killed its pilot and four passengers instantly amid intense pressure in the North Atlantic’s deep waters

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‘I was wowed’: Why adventurers flocked to take OceanGate’s $250k Titanic expedition – before tragedy hit

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Search for missing Titanic submersible: What we know so far

The five-person Titan submersible missing in the North Atlantic is reported to have a 96-hour oxygen supply.

The Independent UK

‘I was wowed’: Why adventurers flocked to take OceanGate’s $250k Titanic expedition – before tragedy hit

OceanGate, whose submersible vessel Titan carrying five crew members is lost in the North Atlantic, has offered tours to the famous shipwreck site since 2021. Bevan Hurley writes

The Independent UK

‘I was wowed’: Why adventurers flocked to take OceanGate’s $250k Titantic expedition, before tragedy hit

OceanGate, whose submersible vessel Titan carrying five crew members is lost in the North Atlantic, has offered tours to the famous shipwreck site since 2021. Bevan Hurley writes

The Guardian - AU

France opposed to opening of Nato liaison office in Japan, official says

Nato statutes ‘clearly limit the scope to North Atlantic’, official says, with reports that president Macron personally objects to the idea

The Conversation

Analyzing the fat of killer whales reveals what they eat

Scientists are studying the diets of the oceans’ top predators as they change in response to their environments. This is because how much and what they eat can affect how ecosystems function.

WEKU

Up to 70 North Atlantic right whales were spotted in Cape Cod Bay

As many as 70 of the endangered whales were seen feeding off the Massachusetts coast on Friday. Fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales exist in the world.

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