Deep-ocean heat has been marching closer to Antarctica, study reveals
University of Cambridge
Published: 28 April 2026
First observations show warm circumpolar deep water has expanded and shifted poleward toward Antarctic ice shelves over the past 20 years, threatening their stability and potentially accelerating sea-level rise.
Keywords: circumpolar deep water, Antarctica, ice shelves, ocean warming, sea level rise
Europe unites behind first continent-wide seagrass restoration recommendations
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
Published: 3 June 2026
Over 50 scientists from 17 countries develop the first continent-wide scientific consensus on how to protect, monitor, and restore seagrass habitats across Europe in eight concrete recommendations.
Keywords: seagrass, restoration, marine conservation, Europe, coastal ecosystems
Rising seas could drown mangroves and release carbon
University of Exeter
Published: 4 June 2026
New model shows sea-level rise will reduce overall carbon storage in mangrove forests over the next century, potentially turning these coastal ecosystems from carbon sinks to carbon sources.
Keywords: mangroves, sea level rise, blue carbon, coastal ecosystems, climate change
