Features

: Global Ocean Observing System; Posted On May 25, 2023

Tropical Cyclones: Why We Must Observe the Ocean to Better Protect People on Land

Lessons learned from ocean observations during hurricanes Irene and Sandy pushed the US to deploy a fleet of underwater robots during every...

: By Kat Sarmiento; Posted On May 25, 2023

The Potential of Biofouling as a Source of GHG Emissions in Marine Ecosystems

Biofouling is the growth of various organisms on man-made structures in the marine environment. The most common type of biofouling is bacterial...

: By Rachel Plunkett; Posted On May 12, 2023

NOAA Investments to Confront Climate Crisis in National Marine Sanctuaries

From the kelp forests that support fisheries along California’s coast to the vibrant coral reefs of Hawaiʻi and Florida that attract wildlife and...

: By Matt Malinowski; Posted On April 28, 2023

Colossal Corals Open a Window to the Past: Exploring National Marine Sanctuaries

Thousands of miles west of the US coastline and south of the Equator, resilient reefs thrive and super-sized corals grow within and around the...

: Rob Moir; Posted On April 26, 2023

Atlantic Ocean off Florida Spawns a Giant Sargassum Blob Due to Climate Change and Nutrient Pollution

In the central Atlantic Ocean, there is a belt characterized by massive floating mats of seaweed called sargassum. The belt stretches from West...

: By Becca Hamilton; Posted On April 25, 2023

We Agreed to Protect the High Seas; Now We Need to Learn How

After nearly 20 years of talks, UN member states have, in a historic move, agreed to the first-ever treaty to protect the high seas. The treaty...

: ECO; Posted On April 17, 2023

Battery-hybrid Collaboration puts Solstad Offshore Firmly on Path Towards Net Zero

Hybridization has emerged as one of the key strategies to address the environmental challenges facing the shipping industry. What can we learn from...

: By Matthew Gordon; Posted On April 14, 2023

New Wave of Greener Vessels

As the maritime sector implements strategies to move away from its dependency on fossil fuels, North Star, the UK’s largest offshore installation...

: By Mohammed Tafraouti; Posted On April 11, 2023

A New Invasive Species in Northern Morocco is Threatening Ecosystems

There is an unwelcome guest in the seas of northern Morocco. It migrated from its native strip of the American continent to enjoy the Mediterranean...

: By Saildrone; Posted On April 11, 2023

UH Mānoa Studies Ocean Chemistry Around Hawaiian Islands with USVs

Understanding the chemistry of the ocean is vital to accurately assess the impact of climate change and ocean acidification on the coastal...

: By Quenton Dokken; Posted On March 31, 2023

The Conundrum of Energy

Energy makes the world go round, physically, economically, and politically. Energy is a cornerstone of quality of life. Energy in many forms has...

: ECO; Posted On March 7, 2023

An Exclusive Chat With Dr. Adrian Martin: BIO-Carbon Champion

HM: Can you give us a quick summary of what the BIO-Carbon NZOC project is and what its goals are? AM: BIO-Carbon is a major program set up and...