Deep Dives
Thought-provoking research providing extensive learning opportunities
Cheng, L. et al., Advances in Atmospheric Sciences
The increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere from human activities traps heat within the climate system and increases ocean heat content (OHC).
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Mirza, Z. et al., Center for American Progress Fisheries & Aquaculture
For the 50th anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the United States must ensure that sanctuaries are able to fulfill their mandate of protecting the ocean and Great Lakes and preserving their cultural history.
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Gacutan, J. et al., Marine Policy
Ocean Accounting and Marine Spatial Planning are frameworks used in strategic decision making for the Ocean.
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International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Fisheries & Aquaculture
Aquaculture is an important industry for coastal communities in the ecoregion. In the past, industry growth has been governed by profitability concerns; currently, however, environmental concerns are governing aquaculture developments. Competing interests from other human activity sectors and recreational uses in coastal areas is changing the outlook for the industry.
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Lauretta Burke & Katie Wood, World Resources Institute
The ins and outs of coral reefs can be confusing. Here’s a deep dive into what makes a coral reef, why they’re threatened and how they’re doing now.
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Megan Howell, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Blue carbon is emerging as a new conservation game-changer and climate mitigation strategy, but practitioners say that investors and policymakers should think twice before they fall for the hype.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
A Research Strategy for Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration says current levels of CO2 emissions greatly exceed the ability of nature to remove it from the environment, and reducing carbon emissions alone may not be enough to stabilize the climate.
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Murphy, E.J. et al., Frontiers in Marine Science
The challenge is urgent. There is an immediate requirement to go beyond calls for action to deal with aspects of the impacts of climate change and human activities on the ocean.
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ETIP Ocean Energy Solutions
Europe faces a choice – to lead or to follow the emerging ocean energy global market.
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Myles Poydras, The New York Times Fisheries & Aquaculture
From coastal Virginia to New York and New Orleans, a writer delves into the history and lore surrounding the shellfish, with a focus on the role African Americans have played over the years.
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Haram, L.E. et al., Nature Communications Plastics & Pollution
Discoveries of persistent coastal species in the open ocean shift our understanding of biogeographic barriers. Floating plastic debris from pollution now supports a novel sea surface community composed of coastal and oceanic species at sea that might portend significant ecological shifts in the marine environment.
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Cabernard, L. et al., Nature Sustainability Plastics & Pollution
Research on the environmental impacts from the global value chain of plastics has typically focused on the disposal phase, considered most harmful to the environment and human health. However, the production of plastics is also responsible for substantial environmental, health and socioeconomic impacts.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Plastics & Pollution
The United States is a major producer of plastics and in 2016, generated more plastic waste by weight and per capita than any other nation. Although the U.S. solid waste management system is advanced, it is not sufficient to deter leakage into the environment.
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International Emissions Trading Association Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports
IETA is pleased to release its GHG Market Report 2021, which examines the carbon market body, capturing the various components that combine to form the vibrant - and growing - market, and how it is kept healthy.
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Atkins, B. et al., World Resources Institute
Better data is urgently needed by the ocean community to improve management policies that govern decisions, such as the selection of marine protected areas and policies on integrated coastal zone management.
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Peng, Y. et al., PNAS Plastics & Pollution
Plastic waste causes harm to marine life and has become a major global environmental concern. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for single-use plastic, intensifying pressure on this already out-of-control problem.
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Hoicka, C.E. et al., The Conversation
Here’s what they had to say about the deals that were made.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group
Using desk research, a literature review and expert interviews, high-level thinking on ocean-based solutions for climate change is synthesised with an eye towards global impact, but a strong focus on US issues and perspectives.
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Cheung, M.W.M. et al., Current Biology
The Great Barrier Reef is being damaged by expanding coral bleaching events. The cumulative impact of recent bleachings may have reduced larval supply by 71%.
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Fredric Bauer & Tobias Dan Nielsen, The Conversation Plastics & Pollution
As traditional demands for oil – vehicle fuels – are declining as the transport sector is increasingly electrified, the oil industry is seeing plastics as a key output that can make up for losses in other markets. Investing in plastics has therefore become a key strategy for fossil fuel firms.
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