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- 1Island nations refuse to yield as climate change advances▼'We're not giving up': Beset by climate change, island nations act as conscience of a warming world
Low-lying island nations facing rising seas and intensifying storms are pressing the world to act on climate change, casting themselves as the moral conscience of a warming planet. Leaders from these countries say that despite their small size and limited power, they will not give up in demanding emissions cuts and support, as their very existence is threatened by rising oceans.
- 2Salazar introduces Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act●Representative Maria Elvira Salazar introduces H.R. 10505: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar has introduced H.R. 10505, the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026, in the US House of Representatives. The bill would reauthorize existing US conservation programs that protect tropical forests and coral reefs. The measure has been filed ahead of current authorizations, with details of funding levels and duration not yet widely reported.
- 3Predator chemical cues may warn of toxic algal blooms▼Ocean predator chemical cues could provide early warnings for toxic algal blooms
New research suggests chemical cues released by ocean predators could act as early warning signals for toxic algal blooms. By detecting these cues, scientists may be able to anticipate harmful blooms before they spread, giving coastal communities and fisheries more time to respond. The finding could improve monitoring of events that threaten marine life, seafood safety and coastal economies.
- 4Kauai officials warn public to stay out of the ocean▼Kauai officials urge public to avoid ocean activities amid brown water advisories
Kauai officials are urging the public to avoid all ocean activities as brown water advisories remain in effect across the Hawaiian island. Brown water typically signals runoff carrying debris, chemicals and bacteria into coastal waters, posing health risks to swimmers, surfers and other ocean users. Authorities are asking residents and visitors to stay out of the water until conditions improve and advisories are lifted.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration is spotlighting 'Life on a Rock,' a look at the organisms that thrive on underwater rock formations such as seamounts and rocky reefs. These hard substrates act as oases in the deep sea, hosting corals, sponges and fish that gather around elevated terrain. The topic is drawing attention as deep-ocean expeditions and seafloor mapping efforts continue to reveal little-known marine ecosystems.
- 6Clean Ocean Action Invites Public to Become SEALs for the Ocean▼Passionate About the Environment? Become a Clean Ocean Action SEAL
Clean Ocean Action, a US coastal conservation group, is encouraging environmentally minded people to join its SEAL programme, which turns supporters into trained ocean advocates. The organisation is calling on residents who care about marine protection to sign up and take an active role in its campaigns to keep the ocean clean and defend coastal waterways from pollution.
- 7EU Ocean Act framed as security turning point▼A watershed moment: The role of the Ocean Act in advancing the EU’s environmental, economic and military security
The European Policy Centre argues the EU's proposed Ocean Act could be a watershed moment, advancing not only environmental protection but also the bloc's economic and military security. The think-tank's analysis links ocean governance to broader strategic interests, positioning seas as central to Europe's defence and economic resilience alongside climate goals.