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15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa declaration to fight illegal fishing

Fifteen countries have adopted the Mombasa declaration to combat illegal fishing, which experts say costs the global economy up to $50 billion annually

The Independent UK

A $386 million ocean watchdog is being dismantled off the US coast, and scientists warn it could leave them blind to changes at sea

A vital ocean monitoring system is being dismantled due to budget cuts. This network of sensors has provided crucial data for over a decade. Its removal threatens storm prediction and climate record-keeping. Scientists warn that this data cannot be replaced later. The shutdown leaves researchers and coastal communities facing significant…

The Times of India

Kenya accused of deporting Taiwanese conference delegates on China's behalf

Taiwan has blamed China for pressuring the Kenyan government to deny Taiwanese scholars entry to attend a global oceans conference and for deporting them

The Independent UK

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Levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in dolphins and whales are rising globally

Whales and dolphins inhabit some of the largest and seemingly most pristine environments on Earth, from tropical coastlines to Antarctic waters. Yet even they cannot escape PFAS – persistent “forever chemicals” that leak from our homes, factories and waterways into the sea.

The Conversation

The weather bureau has just declared an El Niño. What could this mean for Australia?

After months of anticipation, the Bureau of Meteorology officially declared an El Niño on June 16.

The Conversation

A timeline of the investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings

In 2010, police searching for a missing woman began finding human remains in the scrub along a barrier island parkway near New York’s Gilgo Beach

The Independent UK

As an ocean swimmer, I try not to think of sharks, but we all know that this is their territory

It used to be easier to say that the chances of a shark attack were slim. Now I feel as though that pretence of safety has been shattered

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One killed, two survive after US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 208

The Independent UK

Two California college students fell asleep on a Santa Cruz beach. Then waves swept them out to sea

They had been friends since high school.

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Floating volcanic rock is disrupting life in Papua New Guinea – and the problem will last a long time

People in parts of Papua New Guinea are facing an unusual problem. Floating volcanic rock is making boat travel difficult, blocking access to fishing grounds and disrupting daily life in coastal communities.

The Conversation

African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans

African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas

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Mysterious Atlantic 'cold blob': the only place on Earth that keeps getting colder

Climate puzzle: a new study probes the only place on Earth that has cooled in recent years, linking the 'Cold Blob' mainly to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, AMOC.

Euronews

This vibrant underwater lily field was shot on a 10-year-old DSLR with a fisheye lens –and it snagged an ocean photography award

The colorful lilies were captured in the turquoise waters of a Mexican cenote – and won a UN World Oceans Day photography award

Digital Camera World

Half of all fatal shark attacks take place in Australia. How can you protect yourself – and do electronic deterrents work?

From tough wetsuits to wearable devices, experts say there are ways to reduce your risk in the ocean

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Courtrooms are becoming a new battleground for whales, and in New Zealand, a proposed bill could recognise them as legal persons

Legal advocates are increasingly turning to courts to protect marine life as industrialisation strains existing regulations. A historic bill in the Southern Pacific proposes granting legal personhood and natural rights to whales, recognising their inherent worth. This contrasts with the Atlantic, where economic interests often undermine conservation efforts, leaving vulnerable…

Euronews

Who is Pico Lopes, the unlikely Cape Verde World Cup hero recruited through LinkedIn?

The national team's call came from 4,500 km away across the Ocean and not in the way most people would expect.

The Conversation

Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning

Researchers have long known that plastic pollution reaches the ocean. But how much plastic is trapped, and where, before it reaches the ocean is far less understood.

Bangkok Post

Study sparks hope for ‘climate-resistant’ coral reefs

MOMBASA, Kenya - In the crystalline waters off Kenya’s coast, coral reefs are thriving — evidence of a rare good news story in the battle to protect oceans from the ravages of climate change.

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The Conversation

The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

The ocean is home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ecosystems sustain countless species, support coastal communities, regulate the climate and underpin global food security.

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Don Cheadle Reveals Grim Idea He “Stole” From George Clooney: “It Happens To Everybody”

“He is so cool,” a netizen said about Don Cheadle.

International Business Times

Cold Blob Of Water In North Atlantic Has Scientists Worried About What it Could Mean

Climate scientists are monitoring a blob of cold water in the North Atlantic, which they fear could be a troubling signal for ocean currents.

The Conversation

The UK has the means to avoid climate policy being driven by culture wars

Climate policy has become one of the principle casualties of America’s political polarisation. The Trump administration, for instance, recently announced it is dismantling a key ocean monitoring system, despite growing scientific concerns about the rise of a “Super El Niño” and the prospect of disruption to key Atlantic Ocean currents.…

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Body outside World Cup base and rope jumper falls to death

Mexican police investigate body found outside World Cup training base. Three arrested after rope jumper falls to her death in Brazil. Fury as female doctor is seriously hurt by acid attack in Pakistan. The mystery dental condition impacting children across Europe. Rare deep ocean Goblin shark filmed in natural habitat…

The Independent UK

Trump administration faces backlash over plan to dismantle ocean sensor network

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Scientists warn Trump cuts could leave America blind to the next extreme weather disaster

A bipartisan group of senators and two Democratic House committees have launched a fierce challenge against the National Science Foundation (NSF)

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