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10 ways to take action for our ocean
ClimateOceans
July 7, 2023

10 ways to take action for our ocean

The global sea surface temperature has hit a new record. Globally, we have already lost half of our mangroves and half of all coral reefs. And pollution is increasing: 80% of global sewage flowing into our ocean untreated, and more than eight million tons of plastic entering the ocean each year.

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Source: The Nature Conservancy
How will the oceans adjust to climate change?
Oceans
June 30, 2023

How will the oceans adjust to climate change?

Sea ice plays a crucial role in regulating ocean temperatures and supporting vital underwater ecosystems. Due to ocean warming, the current sea ice levels are at their lowest recorded point, resulting in a decrease of cold, salty, oxygen-rich water. How will the oceans adjust and store all the heat?

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Source: World Economic Forum
Oceans are on the frontline of the climate crisis
Oceans
March 17, 2023

Oceans are on the frontline of the climate crisis

According to the United Nations, oceans suffer most of global warming as they have so far absorbed 90% of the heat generated by rising emissions. The rising temperatures are harming marine life and coastal communities that rely on the oceans. We need to protect Earth’s greatest carbon sink.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Historic deal to protect ocean biodiversity reached at UN conference
Oceans
March 10, 2023

Historic deal to protect ocean biodiversity reached at UN conference

Delegates from 193 countries have reached a historic agreement to protect the world’s oceans following 10 years of negotiations. This High Seas Treaty establishes marine protected areas in the high seas which will help achieve the global goal of protecting 30% of the world’s oceans.

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Source: The Guardian
Turning seawater into drinking water with clean energy
OceansWater
August 19, 2022

Turning seawater into drinking water with clean energy

According to the UN, there will be a 40% deficit in freshwater by 2030. Desalination can address this issue but current methods use fossil fuels and chemicals that pollute the ocean. Start-up Desolenator uses solar energy to distill seawater and even contaminated water into clean, fresh drinking water.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Remote sensing technologies to detect marine plastic litter
Oceans
July 1, 2022

Remote sensing technologies to detect marine plastic litter

Tons of plastic ends up in our oceans and it has a devastating impact on marine biodiversity. Field samplings and models only provide a small part of the answer about how and where plastics really enter the ocean. Remote sensing through satellites, drones and fixed cameras can enhance this understanding.

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Source: VITO