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In warming seas, marine heatwaves are getting worse

Global oceans are facing unprecedented marine heatwaves.

What are marine heatwaves and are they happening more often?

Marine heatwaves are occurring more frequently, but what exactly are they?

More marine heatwaves could spell disaster for ocean life

Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent under global warming and this is having a significant impact on species’ ability to recover.

In warming seas, marine heatwaves are getting worse

Global oceans are facing unprecedented marine heatwaves.

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What are marine heatwaves and are they happening more often?

Marine heatwaves are occurring more frequently, but what exactly are they?

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More marine heatwaves could spell disaster for ocean life

Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent under global warming and this is having a significant impact on species’ ability to recover.

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Interactive: Ocean temperature tracker

Ocean temperatures are at record highs around the world. Track the global hotspots with our monthly temperature monitor.

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The technology behind deep sea mining

On the ocean floor, robots will gather the rocks and suction pipes and hydraulic lifts will transport these to a surface vessel.

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Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.

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Deep sea decisions can consider Indigenous knowledge

Indigenous cultural relationships to the seabed have already been taken into account in three successful court proceedings in South Africa.

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The future of farming could be under the sea

Seaweed farming could free up millions of hectares of land and help cut carbon emissions if its true value is realised. Getting there takes time and investment.

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We don’t know enough about the high seas to protect them

Beyond any country’s jurisdiction, relatively little is known about the high seas and the life it contains. As high sea activities ramp up that needs to change.

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Powering the blue economy with blue finance

Attracting much-needed investment into the blue economy can be spurred by tailor-made initiatives.

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The ocean index helping to drive the blue economy

A new approach should be considered to ensure coastal and marine resources are exploited sustainably.

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Underwater gardening could save vital kelp forests

Restoring kelp forests to sustain the vital role they play in the blue economy will require people rethinking their relationship with the ocean.

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