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A young engineer who saw more plastic than fish while diving as a teenager has now removed 50,000 tonnes of trash from waterways and says he can clean the world's oceans in just ten years. His solution targets the 1% of rivers responsible for 80% of ocean plastic.
Engineers at Cornell University just solved a massive challenge: 3D printing concrete structures directly on the ocean floor. Their breakthrough could revolutionize how we build tunnels, pipelines, and dams beneath the waves.
Scientists discovered that phytoplankton, the tiny algae producing much of Earth's oxygen, rely on trace amounts of iron to photosynthesize. Without this microscopic nutrient, the ocean's entire food chain suffers.
Colorful zoantharians look identical in Brazil and Okinawa despite being separated by thousands of miles, puzzling scientists who discovered they may be nature's ultimate ocean travelers. As climate change threatens traditional coral reefs, these resilient creatures are thriving and offering hope for the future of our oceans.
Researchers in the Netherlands are exploring an ambitious engineering solution to protect a vital ocean current that keeps northern Europe warm. The proposal involves building a massive dam across the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia.
Researchers discovered 31 previously unknown ocean creatures during a two-week expedition in the South Atlantic Ocean near Brazil. The Schmidt Ocean Institute captured stunning images and created 3D models of these deep-sea species.
A groundbreaking study challenges engineers to move beyond defense systems and design technologies that actively reduce conflict and promote stability. The research outlines how engineering choices, from water pipelines to power grids, can either fuel tensions or foster peace.
The Ocean Cleanup is launching a game-changing strategy this summer that uses AI and drones to find plastic hotspots in real time. It's like a weather forecast, but for tracking ocean trash.
Researchers have discovered ocean currents are channeling fresh water to a new region off Australia, revealing how our planet adapts to changing climate patterns. The finding helps scientists better understand the ocean's global circulation system.
Hydro Flask just launched a major partnership with Ocean Conservancy to tackle the 200 million metric tons of plastic choking our oceans. The multi-year initiative will mobilize millions of sports fans and concertgoers to ditch single-use plastics at stadiums and venues worldwide.
Cornell researchers are teaching robots to 3D print concrete structures underwater using seafloor sediment, potentially transforming how we build and repair bridges, ports, and other critical ocean infrastructure. The breakthrough could make maritime construction faster, cheaper, and far less disruptive to marine environments.
More than 1,000 researchers just unveiled over 1,100 newly discovered ocean species, from carnivorous "death ball" sponges to ghost sharks living miles beneath the waves. The discoveries prove our oceans are teeming with life we're only beginning to understand.
Norwegian company Blueye Robotics just launched two underwater drones that can explore ocean depths up to 500 meters, opening up the deep sea to researchers, conservationists, and anyone curious about what lies beneath. These mini-ROVs make ocean exploration more accessible than ever before.
Environmental volunteers filled trash bags with bottles, caps, and debris at a Florida beach to celebrate ocean protection. The cleanup was part of a nationwide effort to safeguard coastlines before World Ocean Day.
Scientists and conservationists are making unprecedented progress protecting our oceans, from removing millions of pounds of trash to restoring coral reefs and saving whale populations. World Oceans Day on June 8 celebrates these wins while inspiring more people to join the effort.
A former SpaceX engineer just secured $54 million to tap into a massive clean energy source hiding in plain sight: the ocean floor. His company could power coastal cities with renewable energy that never stops flowing.
Scientists say emerging ocean technologies could remove eight billion extra tons of CO2 annually by 2050, turning our seas into powerful climate allies. Major tech companies are already investing tens of millions in both engineered solutions and nature-based approaches.
The world's oceans have absorbed 90% of excess heat from greenhouse gases, shielding humanity from faster global warming while supporting three billion livelihoods. World Oceans Day 2026 celebrates this vital resource that produces half our oxygen and drives the global economy.
Volunteers in North Carolina are rolling up their sleeves for a beach cleanup that celebrates World Ocean Day and proves ocean conservation is a team sport. The Fort Fisher Aquarium is turning a global awareness day into local action.
Hawaii's Surfrider Kauai is turning World Ocean Day into a month-long celebration with art shows, beach cleanups, and festivals that transform ocean trash into community treasure. Volunteers already pulled a 2,000-pound fishing net from the water this week.
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