Coastal ocean chemistry now substantially shaped by humans
Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ)
Published: 16 March 2026
Global analysis of 2,300+ seawater samples reveals human-made chemicals make up a significant portion of organic matter in coastal oceans, with even remote reefs showing chemical signatures of human activity.
Keywords: ocean chemistry, marine pollution, organic matter, seawater analysis, coastal oceans, human impact, dissolved organic carbon
Research Mission Investigates the Ocean as a Carbon Store
University of Bremen
Published: 5 March 2026
The German Marine Research Alliance launches CDRmare, a mission where 200 scientists investigate how the ocean can sustainably remove and store atmospheric CO2, with the University of Bremen leading key projects on mangroves and ocean floor carbon cycling.
Keywords: carbon dioxide removal, CDRmare, ocean carbon storage, mangroves, marine decarbonization, German Marine Research Alliance, climate mitigation
Federal investment fuels new labs for coastal science and restoration
Florida International University
Published: 1 March 2026
FIU unveils two new research labs focused on coastal restoration and marine robotics, receiving $11.5M in federal funding to expand research on the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and South Florida coastal ecosystems.
Keywords: coastal restoration, marine robotics, Biscayne Bay, Everglades, environmental monitoring, autonomous systems, South Florida
