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The Fukushima nuclear plant is ready to release radioactive wastewater into sea later Thursday

The operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says it will begin releasing the first batch of treated and diluted radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean later Thursday

The Independent UK

Coral reefs: How climate change threatens the hidden diversity of marine ecosystems

Like the heat waves on land we have all grown familiar with, marine heat waves are being amplified by climate change. These extreme warm water events have ushered in some of the most catastrophic impacts of climate change and are now a major threat to ocean life.

The Conversation

Greenhouse gases are changing air flow over the Pacific Ocean – raising Australia's risks of extreme weather

After a rare three-year La Niña event brought heavy rain and flooding to eastern Australia in 2020-22, we’re now bracing for the heat and drought of El Niño at the opposite end of the spectrum.

The Conversation

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Belconnen mural comes up smelling of roses

Students from a Belconnen school have had a hand in the mural.

The Canberra Times

Here's why 6,000 octopuses like to be under the sea at an 'octopus garden'

Over 6,000 octopuses have been found huddling around an extinct volcano deep in the Pacific Ocean near California, and researchers now think they understand why the octopuses find it so cozy.

WEKU

Secrets of the Octopus Garden: Moms nest at thermal springs to give their young the best chance for survival

Two miles below the ocean surface off Monterey, California, warm water percolates from the seafloor at the base of an underwater mountain. It’s a magical place, especially if you’re an octopus.

The Conversation

How Barnacles Can Lead To Missing Malaysian Airways Flight MH370 Wreck

Scientists hope the barnacles can lead to a breakthrough.

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The Hindu

Tsunamis can hit Indian coasts from two regions, says former NGRI director

The Hindu

Obama's Martha's Vineyard vacation home is an Atlantic sanctuary – listed for $17.5 million

The family's former summer estate epitomizes Massachusetts luxury – complete with a heated infinity pool and ocean views

Homes & Gardens

Pacific neighbours slam Japan ahead of Fukushima wastewater discharge

Opposition is gathering pace against Japan's environmental policy in the Pacific, as Tokyo prepares to release wastewater from the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.

Radio France Internationale

The Fukushima nuclear plant will start releasing treated wastewater. Here's what you need to know.

Japanese officials plan to start discharging treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday

The Independent UK

Coral Reefs May Not Be As Vulnerable To Climate Change As Previously Thought

Reefs in one part of the Pacific Ocean have likely adjusted to higher ocean temperatures.

Zenger

Feds approve offshore wind farm south of Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard

A planned offshore wind farm moved a step closer to construction Tuesday with the Department of the Interior announcing it has approved the project

The Independent UK

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Events at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster

Japanese officials plan to start releasing treated but still slightly radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean as early as Thursday, 12 years after a massive earthquake and tsunami caused the meltdowns of three of its reactors and the continuing leakage of cooling…

LiveScience

Watch a see-through squid with demon-like eyes swim in Alaska's deep waters

The see-through cephalopod was spotted by researchers exploring the deep sea surrounding Alaska's Aleutian Islands.

The Conversation

Remote Pacific coral reef shows at least some ability to cope with ocean warming – new study

Unprecedented ocean temperatures are triggering mass coral bleaching events across the world. This year, the world’s third largest barrier reef, in Florida, is already being hit hard.

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Magical reflections and majestic wildlife among Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023 finalists

The top 12 from each of the categories from this year's competition have been announced

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The Independent UK

Japan to start releasing Fukushima plant's treated radioactive water to sea as early as Thursday

The Japanese government treated and diluted radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be released into the ocean as early as Thursday

The Guardian - US

What role did the climate crisis play in Storm Hilary – and could there be more like it?

Such storms landing on California are extremely rare – but experts say they could become more common as the ocean heats up

The Conversation

I've spent 40 years studying Antarctica. The frozen continent has never needed our help more

After decades immersed in Antarctic science, I’ve learned that physical and biological changes rarely occur smoothly. More often than not, they unfold in sharp steps. Right now, Antarctica’s climate and ecosystems are experiencing disturbing changes.

WEKU

Tropical Storm Hilary moves on from California, leaving a trail of damage and debris

The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in more than 80 years sparked road closures, school cancellations and power outages on Sunday evening before moving north to Nevada.

The Conversation

To predict future sea level rise, we need accurate maps of the world's most remote fjords

Understanding how glaciers interact with the ocean is akin to piecing together a colossal jigsaw puzzle. And on various icebreaker expeditions to some of the most remote fjords in northern Greenland, colleagues and I have showed that the shape of the seafloor is one of the key pieces of that…

The National (Scotland)

National Trust for Scotland appoints new ambassador to support coastlines

THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has appointed "vet, adventurer and oceans advocate" Dr Cal Major as an ambassador

The Conversation

Geoengineering sounds like a quick climate fix, but without more research and guardrails, it's a costly gamble − with potentially harmful results

When soaring temperatures, extreme weather and catastrophic wildfires hit the headlines, people start asking for quick fixes to climate change. The U.S. government just announced the first awards from a US$3.5 billion fund for projects that promise to pull carbon dioxide out of the air. Policymakers are also exploring more…

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