oceans

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current usually shields Antarctica from warmer waters. That might be changing, explains Associate Professor Helen Phillips.

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After years of stability, Antarctica’s sea ice is suddenly melting. Scientists are out on the ocean to learn why.

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Sea ice around the Antarctic has shrunk and is responding to the atmosphere differently. The challenge is to work out why.

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Ocean temperatures are at record highs around the world. Track the global hotspots each month with our live temperature monitor.

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Global oceans are facing unprecedented marine heatwaves.

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Marine heatwaves are occurring more frequently, but what exactly are they?

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Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent under global warming and this is having a significant impact on species’ ability to recover.

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Ocean temperatures are at record highs around the world. Track the global hotspots with our monthly temperature monitor.

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On the ocean floor, robots will gather the rocks and suction pipes and hydraulic lifts will transport these to a surface vessel.

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Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.

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Indigenous cultural relationships to the seabed have already been taken into account in three successful court proceedings in South Africa.

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