Vibrio bacteria have become increasingly common in Swedish waters. However, it is not yet known exactly how common they are or where they are found. Sweden lacks an overall picture of where they are found and who is at risk of becoming seriously ill from them, says researcher Betty Collin. Infections caused by Vibrio bacteria […]
Nuclear reactors are being shut down, cargo barges are running aground and tourists keen to go swimming are met with mud. For the third time in a decade, water levels in the Danube, the Rhine and other major rivers are extremely low. ´The summer season is already over as far as boat trips are concerned,´ […]
In an opinion piece recently published in the swedish daily newspaper, Svenska Dagbladet, Johan Rockström, Professor of Earth System Science, and his colleague Wendy Broadgate, PhD in Marine Chemistry, describe the importance of the Swedish Government drawing up a contingency plan as a matter of urgency in the event that the AMOC ocean current system […]
Our carbon dioxide emissions are causing the world’s oceans to become increasingly acidic. Researchers have now discovered unexpected side effects of this in octopuses – their brains are shrinking dramatically. It is well known that, in the long term, ocean acidification could lead to what are essentially catastrophic conditions for many marine organisms. At present, […]
Using state-of-the-art imaging systems, an international research expedition has confirmed the existence of a host of new deep-sea species off the coast of Brazil. These were found in what is known as the ‘mesopelagic zone’ – the part of the ocean that boasts by far the greatest biodiversity on the entire planet but which is […]
In June, the world’s oceans were warmer than ever before. According to researchers, temperatures may rise further in the coming months.
The information on the new platform http://www.climate.us is based on data from the formerly popular federal website Climate.gov, which was run by NOAA. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) One of the government agencies that has seen its budget drastically cut since Donald Trump returned to power in January 2025.
Sound is the whale’s most important tool for finding food, navigating and finding a mate. Now, global warming is wreaking havoc in the oceans. As the acoustic landscape changes, whales are forced to move, alter their mating calls – or fall completely silent when hunger takes over.
Scientists and government agencies are closely monitoring developments in the Pacific Ocean. A new El Niño could lead to sharply rising temperatures and global heat records in the coming year.
Everything points in the wrong direction. Never before has the Earth’s climate been so out of balance, warns the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
For decades, the sea ice around Antarctica expanded every winter, only to shrink rapidly in 2015. Now, a study reveals what has caused this drastic change. Elephant seals have helped with the measurements.
The search for sites in Sweden where carbon dioxide can be stored beneath the seabed has been underway for three years. Two potential sites have now been identified. ‘We've received some excellent samples and the results so far are very promising,’ says Sofie Lindström of the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU).
The average sea level is 30 cm higher than previously thought. In some places, such as Southeast Asia, it is even higher, up to one and a half metres. New research has shown that previous calculations of sea levels were based on incorrect models that gave misleading results.
Over the past 20 years, macroalgae blooms have increased at an unprecedented rate. This is shown by a new study, which warns that the spread could lead to major changes in the ecology of the sea.
År 2025 blev det tredje varmaste året som registrerats. Det slår EU:s klimattjänst Copernicus fast i en ny rapport. För första gången har planetens medeltemperatur legat över 1,5 graders uppvärmning under tre sammanhängande år. En av platserna där det märks som mest är Antarktis.
The Netherlands has failed to protect the inhabitants of the former colony of Bonaire from climate change, according to a ruling by the District Court in The Hague. ‘This gives island states a boost,’ says researcher Björn Ola Linnér.
The costs of climate change almost double if the impact on the oceans is also included in the calculations. ‘If we don't put a price on the damage that climate change causes to the oceans, it will remain invisible to key decision-makers,’ says environmental economist Bernardo Bastien-Olvera.
A new study shows that there is a link between rising temperatures and changes in polar bears' DNA. This may help the bears adapt to increasingly challenging environments.
Climate change intensified the recent catastrophic rainfall in Southeast Asia, according to a rapid assessment by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) research network.
Climate change has caused tropical storms to increase in strength. One contributing factor is rising sea temperatures, which can give storms more power and lead to worse consequences for those affected.
The world has agreed on a climate agreement, but it resembles more a lowest common denominator agreement than a step forward. The most important thing seems to have been that the oil-producing countries avoided a provision on a ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels. And the ocean – seems to have been completely forgotten.
In the Netherlands, barriers have been used for centuries to prevent the sea from engulfing the land. But another movement is asking whether the future is instead fluid – and experimenting with floating parks, farms and offices. ‘It's about living with the water,’ says Rutger de Graaf at Blue 21.
Much has been written about how no one is here, but when I try to navigate my way through the long corridors here at COP30 in Belém, it seems as if everyone is here. There are so many panel discussions, so many meetings, plans for future meetings, slideshows and interviews.
Vilasinee Klatalay hör till Moken-folket i Thailand. Tidigare bodde de i båtar på havet och flyttade mellan öarna. Men så ser det inte längre ut. 'When I was young, the water was clear and clean,' they say. 'There were lots of coral reefs and many different kinds of fish.' Today, they have stopped fishing and make a living by selling handicrafts made from plastic they have found in the sea, to tourists.
