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Ghana Launches Africa Ocean Institute for Marine Research
InnovationFeb 11

Ghana Launches Africa Ocean Institute for Marine Research

The University of Cape Coast has launched the Africa Ocean Institute, a new research hub dedicated to protecting Africa's oceans and coastal communities. With over $500,000 in funding secured, the institute will tackle overfishing, pollution, and climate threats while supporting fishing communities across the continent.

Google News - Ghana Development3 min read
Tiny Robots Make Ocean Data 100x Cheaper and More Accessible
Planet WinsFeb 4

Tiny Robots Make Ocean Data 100x Cheaper and More Accessible

A startup just made exploring the ocean depths as affordable as launching small satellites, dropping costs by 100-fold. Their bobbing underwater robots could help everyone from fishermen to climate scientists understand our mysterious oceans.

TechCrunch3 min read
Scientists Find 800 Species in Hidden Pacific Ecosystem
Planet WinsFeb 2

Scientists Find 800 Species in Hidden Pacific Ecosystem

Marine researchers discovered nearly 800 species living 4,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean, most never seen before. The five-year study reveals both the wonder of deep-sea life and how future mining might affect one of Earth's least explored places.

Science Daily3 min read
AI Framework Makes Ocean Conservation More Trustworthy
InnovationJan 30

AI Framework Makes Ocean Conservation More Trustworthy

European scientists just created a roadmap to make artificial intelligence in ocean protection more reliable and fair. The breakthrough could help save marine life while empowering fishing communities worldwide.

Phys.org3 min read
Scientists Launch $5M Hunt for 'Dark Oxygen' on Ocean Floor
InnovationJan 28

Scientists Launch $5M Hunt for 'Dark Oxygen' on Ocean Floor

Researchers are heading back to the deep Pacific Ocean to solve one of the sea's most intriguing mysteries: oxygen appearing 4,000 meters down where sunlight can't reach. Armed with $5.2 million in funding and custom-built equipment, they're determined to discover what's creating this unexpected source of life-giving gas.

Nature News2 min read
High-Tech Research Ship Makes Ocean Science Accessible
InnovationJan 26

High-Tech Research Ship Makes Ocean Science Accessible

A billionaire-backed vessel is revolutionizing marine research by pairing cutting-edge science with Hollywood-level storytelling. OceanXplorer partners with local scientists worldwide to explore the deep sea while sharing discoveries with millions online.

Phys.org2 min read