Oceans

Covering almost three-fourths of the earth’s surface, the oceans are the salt water habitat for 230,000 known species, with the unexplored depths carrying potentially 2 million more marine species. Ocean pollution, acidification, and climate change pose significant dangers in the coming years.

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EcoJustice Radio, Oceans

Deep Sea Mining and the Green Transition: Will Marine Ecosystems Survive?

In this EcoJustice Radio episode, we delve into the controversial and complex world of deep seabed mining. We feature a panel of experts discussing the environmental, economic, and geopolitical implications of extracting minerals from the ocean floor. Marine Scientists, a documentary filmmaker, mining industry officials debate the need for and consequences from extracting rare earth minerals for renewable energy technologies.

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Climate, Oceans, Wildlife

California Sea Lion Suffering Warming Pacific, Disappeared Sardines

Sick, starving and dying sea lion pups are washing up on the shores of California in record numbers this year. The culprit? An unusual blob of record warm water parked off the North Pacific Coast for a year and a half, affecting circulation and weather patterns with no relief in sight. Hence, sardine fisheries have collapsed with wildlife heading north.