Scientists have discovered three new hydrothermal vent fields over a 434-mi.-long stretch of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge during the first scientific expedition aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s new RV Falkor (too).
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The World Ocean Council has a new online video series called “Ocean Titans” that highlights those who are redefining industry best practices for a sustainable blue economy.
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Tune in June 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern time for the UN celebration of World Oceans Day.
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The UN has released a free online World Flood Mapping Tool for risk management, planning and development.
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Climate- and weather-related disasters have surged five-fold over 50 years, but early warnings save lives, according to a WMO report.
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A treaty in the works for marine life protection in the high seas might not be an entirely good thing, Nature reports. For the treaty to be official, nations must agree to a system for creating large marine sanctuaries on the high seas and lay out rules for how industry operates in these waters. The most contentious issue is how
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