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Mapping the Blue Economy: Sectors, Policies, and Challenges Amid Climate Change

As the world looks to the ocean to solve the dual crises of energy security and climate change, the “blue economy” has moved from a niche economic theory to a US$2.3 trillion global imperative.

Oceans

Fishermen at work in Tombo village, one of the largest fishing villages in Sierra Leone.

Fishermen at work in Tombo village, one of the largest fishing villages in Sierra Leone.

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

Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, are disappearing at an alarming pace. Photo: QUI NGUYEN/Unsplash

Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, are disappearing at an alarming pace. Photo: QUI NGUYEN/Unsplash

Governments, Green Groups Welcome Historic High Seas Treaty With Celebration, Calls To Action

Oceans

Jan 19th 20264 mins

Eutrophication in the Mediterranean Sea.

Eutrophication in the Mediterranean Sea.

This Project Is Helping Tackle Eutrophication in the Mediterranean Sea

Oceans

Jan 15th 20265 mins

Artificial reefs attract abundant fish.

Artificial reefs attract abundant fish.

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

Oceans

Dec 22nd 20258 mins

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

The Latest

endangered species in the ocean

endangered species in the ocean

11 of the Most Endangered Species in the Ocean in 2024

Biodiversity

Jan 17th 20246 mins

California stands as a global icon of surf culture. Photo: Eric Saunders/Unsplash

California stands as a global icon of surf culture. Photo: Eric Saunders/Unsplash

Rising Waves, Rising Concerns: California’s Changing Coastal Dynamics in a Warming Climate

Climate Change

Jan 16th 20244 mins

Norway approved controversial deep-sea mining

Norway approved controversial deep-sea mining

Norway Votes in Favour of Seabed Mining Exploration

Oceans

Jan 11th 20243 mins

seaweed is an important carbon sink

seaweed is an important carbon sink

Explainer: What Is Blue Carbon?

Solutions

Jan 2nd 20244 mins

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

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