The giant fire tornado that could save our oceans
Texas A&M University
Published: 16 February 2026
Researchers demonstrated that controlled fire whirls can clean up ocean oil spills nearly twice as fast as traditional burning methods, consuming up to 95% of crude oil while cutting soot emissions by 40%.
Keywords: oil spill, fire whirl, ocean cleanup, combustion science, marine pollution, environmental technology
Declining Antarctic sea ice generating more ocean heat loss and storms
British Antarctic Survey
Published: 20 February 2026
Record-low Antarctic sea ice in winter 2023 doubled ocean heat loss to the atmosphere and increased storm activity across the Southern Ocean, with some regions seeing up to seven extra storm days per month.
Keywords: Antarctic, sea ice, ocean heat loss, storms, Southern Ocean, climate change, deep ocean currents
PML scientists contribute to UN ocean assessment warning of compounding threats
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Published: 8 June 2026
PML scientists helped produce the Third World Ocean Assessment, a 1,600-page report by over 590 experts from 86 countries, revealing the ocean is under severe accelerating stress while identifying pathways to sustainability.
Keywords: World Ocean Assessment, ocean health, climate change, marine conservation, UN, sustainability, marine policy, biodiversity
