18 May 2026
Photo by Vivek Doshi Forecasters are sounding the alarm over the possible development of one of the strongest El Niño events in recorded history, with ocean temperatures already at near-record levels and rapidly evolving Pacific conditions pointing toward a potentially catastrophic event by late 2026. The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has recorded extrapolar […]
18 May 2026
Photo by Wim van ‘t Einde The Nederlandse Vissersbond (Dutch Fishermen’s Association) has reported that rising sea temperatures are driving a significant increase in squid abundance across the southern and central North Sea, presenting new commercial opportunities for Dutch fishermen – but also exposing gaps in how the fishery is managed. According to the […]
12 May 2026
Photo by Jakob Owens Scientists have published some of the strongest direct observational evidence to date that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, the vast system of ocean currents that regulates climate across Europe and the North Atlantic, has been weakening for nearly two decades, with new modelling suggesting the slowdown could be far more […]
12 May 2026
Photo by Hubert Neufeld A newly published 20-year analysis of maritime incidents along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) has found that ice-related accidents are increasing even as melting sea ice opens the route to more traffic, raising fresh concerns about safety standards and rescue capacity along one of the world’s most remote and strategically […]
30 Apr 2026
Image description: White sheep on green pastures near a lake, taken in Loughross, County Donegal, Ireland. Photo by Brian Kelly on Unsplash Regulations falling short despite farmer efforts Despite positive investment and efforts from farmers, key regulations designed to reduce agricultural pollution have failed to deliver meaningful improvements to water quality in Northern Ireland, […]
28 Apr 2026
Photo by Gustavo Zambelli A large and persistent marine heatwave is intensifying across the northeast Pacific Ocean, raising concerns among scientists about ecosystem disruption along the US West Coast – and forecasters warn that global marine heatwave coverage is on course to reach record levels by the end of the year. The heatwave has […]
28 Apr 2026
Photo by Pascal van de Vendel Beneath the turquoise waters off the northern coast of Jamaica — the same stretch used as a backdrop for scenes in the James Bond film No Time to Die — a team of divers is carrying out an unusual mission. Rather than coral fragments or chemical treatments, their equipment consists […]
21 Apr 2026
Photo by Yannis Papanastasopoulos A team of geoscientists from the University of Leicester has helped confirm the existence of ancient freshened water sealed beneath the floor of the Atlantic Ocean – the first time such a system has been directly documented. The findings could have significant implications for understanding future freshwater resources in drought-vulnerable […]
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