The Antarctic Ice Shelves Are Destabilizing in a Warming Climate
Climate change has caused ocean temperatures to rise and led to the melting of Antarctic ice shelves, with serious consequences.... Read More
Oceans and Seas
Health Challenges from Sea-Level Rise Demand Urgency and Accountability
Sea-level rise is swallowing the shore more quickly, presenting complex health challenges that demand urgency and accountability.... Read More
How the Earth’s Energy Imbalance Affects the Climate
The Earth's energy imbalance now counts as a key climate indicator, another signal of an accelerating crisis.... Read More
Urgency to Protect Migratory Species as Extinction List Expands
The survival of migratory species is increasingly threatened along with the deepening environmental crisis.... Read More
Mapping Conservation Needs for Sharks and Rays Globally
As sharks and rays face extinction, an IUCN report aims to identify areas to protect them and their habitats.... Read More
Hamdan bin Zayed Initiative: Abu Dhabi’s Path to Achieve the World’s Richest Seas
The EAD launched the Hamdan bin Zayed initiative, taking the lead on marine conservation in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.... Read More
Finally Enforced: Understanding the UN High Seas Treaty
The BBNJ Agreement or the High Seas Treaty was adopted in 2023 and finally came into effect in January 2026.... Read More
Risks and Opportunities of Submarine Communication Cables for Sustainable Development
Submarine communication cables may pose a threat against marine life, but they can also lead to better disaster preparedness.... Read More
Global Reform on Fisheries Subsidies Signals a Hopeful Shift Toward Ocean Sustainability
The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies entered into force in 2025, signifying international commitment to ocean sustainability.... Read More
Racing with the Rapid Glacier Loss Globally
Small and large glacier loss occurs globally, raising alarms about far-reaching environmental, cultural, and economic impacts.... Read More