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Artificial Reefs: How Scientists and Green Groups Are Rebuilding Ocean Ecosystems

Artificial reefs, powered by bold science and visionary conservation groups, are transforming damaged coastlines into vibrant marine sanctuaries, one structure at a time.

Oceans

Artificial reefs attract abundant fish.

Artificial reefs attract abundant fish.

Oceans

Dive into the latest news and insights on how the climate crisis is shaping the future of our oceans, and all those that rely on them.

Top Stories

world oceans day; ocean literacy

world oceans day; ocean literacy

Oceans at COP30: Moving Beyond Pledges to Build an Architecture for Change

Oceans

Nov 15th 20255 mins

Green sea turtle near a coral reef, surrounded by reef fish, in Mayotte.

Green sea turtle near a coral reef, surrounded by reef fish, in Mayotte.

Global Coral Reefs Face ‘Widespread Death’ As Warming Planet Pushes System Beyond What It Can Cope With

Climate Change

Oct 14th 20253 mins

ocean; ocean heating; ocean warming; Rising ocean Temperatures

ocean; ocean heating; ocean warming; Rising ocean Temperatures

Ocean Acidification: 7th Planetary Boundary Now Breached, Scientists Warn

Oceans

Oct 13th 20254 mins

The ocean twilight zone hosts and incredible diversity of animals with a wide range of unusual adaptations that equip them to thrive in their unique environment. Despite the seemingly harsh conditions, scientists think the twilight zone harbors far more life than previously believed, including many undiscovered species.

The ocean twilight zone hosts and incredible diversity of animals with a wide range of unusual adaptations that equip them to thrive in their unique environment. Despite the seemingly harsh conditions, scientists think the twilight zone harbors far more life than previously believed, including many undiscovered species.

The Ocean’s Mesopelagic Zone Is Under Threat — We Must Act Now

Policy & Economics

Oct 11th 20256 mins

The Latest

2024 may witness unprecedented mass coral bleaching, heralding a crisis of global proportions. Photo: Jordan Robins/Ocean Image Bank

2024 may witness unprecedented mass coral bleaching, heralding a crisis of global proportions. Photo: Jordan Robins/Ocean Image Bank

Coral Catastrophe: Expert Warns of Unprecedented Mass Bleaching in 2024

Oceans

Dec 18th 20234 mins

Marine debris threatens green turtles and wildlife on Midway Atoll. Tons wash ashore annually. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marine debris threatens green turtles and wildlife on Midway Atoll. Tons wash ashore annually. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Confronting Marine Pollution for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Pollution

Nov 2nd 20237 mins

ocean; ocean heating; ocean warming; Rising ocean Temperatures

ocean; ocean heating; ocean warming; Rising ocean Temperatures

Record Ocean Temperatures Push World Climate and Marine Life Into Risk Zone, EU-Backed Study Shows

Oceans

Oct 30th 20235 mins

Antarctica glaciers and ice sheets; groundbreaking research from the University of Leeds has revealed an alarming truth about Antarctica. Photo: Pixabay

Antarctica glaciers and ice sheets; groundbreaking research from the University of Leeds has revealed an alarming truth about Antarctica. Photo: Pixabay

Antarctica Lost 7.5tn Tonnes of Ice Since 1997, Study Finds

Climate Change

Oct 19th 20235 mins

microalgae sustainable alternative to traditional fish feed

microalgae sustainable alternative to traditional fish feed

Microalgae: A Sustainable Solution for Fish Feed

Solutions

Oct 9th 20236 mins

microalgae; benefits of microalgae

microalgae; benefits of microalgae

Op-Ed: Diving Into the Potential of Microalgae for Human Health and Environmental Sustainability

Biodiversity

Oct 7th 20235 mins

Week in review; climate news; environmental news; breaking news of the week; earth.org

Week in review; climate news; environmental news; breaking news of the week; earth.org

Week in Review: Top Climate News for October 2-6

Climate Change

Oct 6th 20233 mins

Hawaiian Monk Seal; marine species sea level rise

Hawaiian Monk Seal; marine species sea level rise

How Sea Level Rise Threatens Marine Animals

Oceans

Oct 3rd 20235 mins

temperatures in Antarctica; Antarctica sea ice extent reached low maximum; glacial melting

temperatures in Antarctica; Antarctica sea ice extent reached low maximum; glacial melting

Antarctic Sea Ice Sets Record Low Maximum Extent By ‘Wide Margin’, New Analysis Shows

Climate Change

Sep 26th 20233 mins

what causes sea level rise

what causes sea level rise

Explainer: What Is Causing Sea Level to Rise?

Oceans

Sep 25th 20235 mins

shipping cargo crossing the panama canal; panama canal drought

shipping cargo crossing the panama canal; panama canal drought

What the Panama Canal Drought Tells Us About the Fragility of Global Trade

Climate Change

Sep 14th 20235 mins

marine dredging; and extraction; dredging industry

marine dredging; and extraction; dredging industry

Marine Dredging Industry Digs Up Sand at ‘Alarming’ Rate, Threatening Biodiversity and Coastal Communities: UN Report

Oceans

Sep 6th 20233 mins

Giant clams

Giant clams

Jade of the Sea: The Past, Present, and Future of Giant Clams

Spotlight Oceans

Aug 31st 20238 mins

what is coral bleaching

what is coral bleaching

Mass Coral Bleaching Event in Florida as Ocean Temperatures Exceed 100F

Oceans

Aug 31st 20235 mins

ocean; ocean heating; ocean warming; Rising ocean Temperatures

ocean; ocean heating; ocean warming; Rising ocean Temperatures

The Consequences of Rising Sea Surface Temperatures on Wildlife and Coastal Communities

Oceans

Aug 30th 20236 mins

ocean colour. Image: NASA/ Joshua Stevens/ Landsat data/ U.S. Geological Survey/ MODIS data/ LANCE/ EOSDIS Rapid Response/ MIT.

ocean colour. Image: NASA/ Joshua Stevens/ Landsat data/ U.S. Geological Survey/ MODIS data/ LANCE/ EOSDIS Rapid Response/ MIT.

Green Seas: Unravelling Climate Change’s Impact on the Ocean Colour

Oceans

Aug 15th 20234 mins

oil tanker

oil tanker

UN Successfully Removes 1m Oil Barrels From Ageing Tanker in Yemen, Avoiding Environmental Catastrophe in Red Sea

Oceans

Aug 14th 20232 mins

temperatures in Antarctica; Antarctica sea ice extent reached low maximum; glacial melting

temperatures in Antarctica; Antarctica sea ice extent reached low maximum; glacial melting

No Quick Fix to Reverse Antarctic Sea Ice Loss, Scientists Say As Continent Records Minimum Cover Since 1978

Oceans

Aug 9th 20232 mins

mediterranean sea

mediterranean sea

Mediterranean Sea Surface Temperature Hit Record 28.7C, Highest In Four Decades

Oceans

Aug 7th 20232 mins

oil tanker

oil tanker

How The UN Is Rushing to Stop A Potentially Catastrophic Oil Spill In Yemen

Oceans

Aug 7th 20236 mins

International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council concluded its deliberations for the first part of ISA’s 28th session

International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council concluded its deliberations for the first part of ISA’s 28th session

Unsettled Depths: The Murky Outcome of Deep-Sea Mining Negotiations

Policy & Economics

Aug 3rd 20235 mins

algal bloom; warming oceans

algal bloom; warming oceans

The Impact of Rising Ocean Temperatures on Humans, Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystems

Oceans

Jul 27th 20233 mins

Atlantic ocean; atlantic circulation; AMOC

Atlantic ocean; atlantic circulation; AMOC

Global Warming Could Push Atlantic Past a Tipping Point by Mid-Century Under Current Emissions Scenario: Study

Oceans

Jul 26th 20232 mins

Week in review; climate news; environmental news; breaking news of the week; earth.org

Week in review; climate news; environmental news; breaking news of the week; earth.org

Week in Review: Top Climate News for June 17-21

Climate Change

Jun 23rd 20233 mins

sea turtle species endangered

sea turtle species endangered

6 Sea Turtle Species Endangered By Climate Change

Biodiversity

Jun 16th 20234 mins

dying coral reef; bleaching

dying coral reef; bleaching

5 Coral Reefs That Are Currently Under Threat and Dying

Oceans

Jun 10th 20233 mins

world oceans day; ocean literacy

world oceans day; ocean literacy

5 Things You Can Do to Save the Ocean

Oceans

Jun 8th 20233 mins

Week in review; climate news; environmental news; breaking news of the week; earth.org

Week in review; climate news; environmental news; breaking news of the week; earth.org

Week in Review: Top Climate News for May 1-5

Policy & Economics

May 5th 20233 mins

ocean; ocean heating; ocean warming; Rising ocean Temperatures

ocean; ocean heating; ocean warming; Rising ocean Temperatures

April’s Record Ocean Warming Spike Could Signal Acceleration of Global Warming, Scientists Say

Oceans

May 2nd 20232 mins

seagrass meadows

seagrass meadows

Seagrass Meadows Are Declining Globally at Alarming Rate

Biodiversity

Apr 18th 20236 mins

deep ocean currents; antarctic melting; glacial melting; world's oceans

deep ocean currents; antarctic melting; glacial melting; world's oceans

Changing Deep Ocean Currents Due to Antarctic Melting Could Have Disastrous Impact on Climate: Report

Oceans

Apr 4th 20233 mins

endangered marine species

endangered marine species

13 Endangered Marine Species in 2023

Oceans

Apr 3rd 20234 mins

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