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- 1NYC Climate Week highlights smart grids and ocean resilience▼From smart grids to ocean resilience: What happened at NYC Climate Week
Climate Week NYC has wrapped up, with coverage pointing to two major themes: the build-out of smart electricity grids and growing attention to ocean resilience. Businesses, governments and campaigners used the annual New York gathering to announce commitments and debate how to finance cleaner energy systems and protect marine ecosystems.
- 2ESA's JUICE spacecraft makes close flyby over Indian Ocean●Heads up (especially if you’re currently on a ship in the Indian Ocean). ESA’s JUICE mission to Jupiter & its icy moons
The European Space Agency's JUICE mission, bound for Jupiter and its icy moons, passed at less than 10,000 km overhead around 13:45 CEST during its second Earth gravity assist, prompting a heads-up to ships in the Indian Ocean beneath its flight path. The spacecraft will return for one final Earth slingshot in 2029 before heading to the outer solar system.
- 3Fog sliver along the coast south of San Francisco draws attention●RE: https:// sfba.social/@nwsbayarea_bot/11 7366777906801968 See that little sliver of white along the ocean, south of S
Residents south of San Francisco are pointing to a narrow band of white fog visible along the ocean coastline in National Weather Service imagery, with one local noting how fortunate they feel to live in the area it covers. The striking visual of marine fog hugging just that stretch of coast has people sharing and commenting on the region's famously localized summer weather patterns.
- 4Photo of a hermit crab crawling a coral reef draws attention●Laurent's Hermit Crab, aka Unauna, crawling over an ocean reef. Your # sealife # photooftheday Prints available - DM me.
A wildlife photographer shared a close-up image of a hermit crab, known in Hawaii as unauna, moving across an ocean reef. The shot is being shared among sea life and underwater photography enthusiasts, with prints of the image offered for sale. It is part of a steady stream of marine life photography circulating among nature and ocean lovers.
- 5Pulitzer Center Opens Applications for Ocean Reporting Network▼FAQ: What You Need To Know To Join the Ocean Reporting Network
The Pulitzer Center has published a guide explaining how journalists can join its Ocean Reporting Network, an initiative supporting coverage of ocean-related issues worldwide. The FAQ outlines eligibility, application requirements, and the benefits offered to members. The move signals the center's continued investment in environmental journalism as interest in ocean conservation reporting grows.
- 6Eyestripe Surgeonfish Spotted Swimming Over Ocean Reef●Eyestripe Surgeonfish, aka Palani, swimming over an ocean reef. It is very similar in appearance to Kala, the Yellowfin
A wildlife photographer has shared images of an eyestripe surgeonfish, known in Hawaii as the palani, gliding over a coral reef. The fish closely resembles the yellowfin surgeonfish, called kala, making the two species easy to confuse. Prints of the photographs are being offered for sale, with the post drawing modest attention from ocean and marine-life enthusiasts.
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Ocean Restaurant, a Birmingham dining institution, has shut its doors abruptly after 24 years in business. The closure was announced without prior warning, ending a long run for one of the city's established restaurants. Details on the reasons for the closing and what happens to staff and reservations have not yet been made clear, leaving regulars surprised by the sudden end.
- 8DigitalOcean criticised over open source funding priorities▼RE: https:// social.owncast.online/@owncast /117362130347294367 Let me get this straight. Digital Ocean paid 2 million d
A debate is circulating after a claim that DigitalOcean paid two million dollars to fund a high-profile Linux project while scaling back support for smaller open source initiatives that received only a fraction of that amount. Critics say the company is prioritising prestige projects over the small communities that depend on its sponsorship, reopening arguments about how tech firms allocate their open source giving.
- 9El Niño waters reach hottest temperatures ever recorded●El Niño's waters are the hottest ever measured. They're getting hotter
El Niño-driven ocean waters have hit the hottest temperatures ever measured, and scientists say they continue to warm. The record readings are being reported widely across US news outlets and have raised concern about what the supercharged El Niño could mean for global weather patterns, including stronger storms, heatwaves and disrupted rainfall in the months ahead.
- 10Ancient Martian deltas reveal timing of early ocean retreat▼Delta morphology reveals timings of early ocean regression and hydrologic shift on ancient Mars
New research published in Nature uses the shape and structure of ancient deltas on Mars to pin down when the planet's early ocean receded and when hydrologic conditions shifted. By analyzing delta morphology, researchers established timings for the regression of the putative northern ocean and the subsequent decline of surface water activity, refining the timeline of Mars' transition from a wetter world to the arid planet seen today.
- 11Hole the size of Portugal opens in Antarctic sea ice▼Why did a massive hole the size of Portugal open up in Antarctica? If your first thought was climate change, you’re on t
A vast opening in Antarctic sea ice, roughly the size of Portugal, has drawn scientific attention, with researchers pointing to climate change as a likely driver. The phenomenon, known as a polynya, is prompting discussion about warming oceans, shifting winds and what the hole reveals about changes underway in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica.
- 12El Niño to bring multiple hazards to South-West Indian Ocean▼El Niño will unleash multiple hazards in South-West Indian Ocean region
The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño will unleash multiple hazards across the South-West Indian Ocean region. The advisory points to heightened risks of extreme weather for countries along the basin, with the current El Niño event expected to disrupt normal rainfall and temperature patterns and increase the likelihood of droughts, floods and cyclones in the affected nations.
- 13Ocean Re appoints Pedro Pinzón as Chief Risk Officer▼Ocean Re names Pedro Pinzón as Chief Risk Officer
Bermuda-based reinsurer Ocean Re has appointed Pedro Pinzón as its new Chief Risk Officer. The move forms part of the company's continued build-out of its senior leadership team as it grows its reinsurance business. Further details about his responsibilities or prior roles were not included in the announcement.
- 14New Ocean Report Warns of Rising Seas, Heat and Acidification▼New Ocean Report Warns of Rising Seas, Ocean Heat and Acidification
A newly released ocean report warns that seas are rising, ocean temperatures are climbing and acidification is worsening, with mounting consequences for coastal communities and marine life. Coverage highlights the combined pressures on the world's oceans and the growing urgency of climate action to limit further damage.
- 15Two hospitalized after ocean rescue in Santa Cruz County▼Santa Cruz County ocean rescue leaves 2 hospitalized
Two people were hospitalized following an ocean rescue in Santa Cruz County, California, according to KRON4. Details about the victims' conditions and the circumstances that led to the rescue have not been released. The incident has drawn local attention as coastal water rescues continue to raise safety concerns in the area.
- 16Nolo strengthens back into a hurricane in the Pacific●Nolo strengthens to a hurricane again in the Pacific Ocean
Tropical Storm Nolo has regained hurricane strength in the Pacific Ocean, according to WKMG. Forecasters are tracking the system's renewed intensification as it moves across open waters. The storm's re-strengthening has drawn attention as Pacific hurricane activity continues to be monitored for potential impacts on shipping and nearby coastlines.
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Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue has issued a warning to beachgoers due to dangerous surf conditions along the county's coastline. Lifeguards are urging swimmers to use caution, stay near staffed lifeguard towers, and avoid entering rough waters. Local news outlets in the region are covering the alert, highlighting the risk of rip currents and hazardous conditions for anyone heading to the beach.
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Container shipping line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has carried out a restructuring of its operations in one of its key ocean regions, according to a report by FreightWaves. Details of which roles or offices are affected have not been made public, and the company has not outlined what the reorganisation means for its service network or customers.
- 19Local Ocean Rescue Lifeguards Get Community Spotlight▼Shining a Spotlight on Our Local Ocean Rescue Lifeguards
A local feature is putting the focus on ocean rescue lifeguards and the work they do keeping swimmers safe along the coast. The piece highlights the day-to-day duties of the lifeguard teams and their role in preventing drownings and responding to emergencies in the surf.
- 20BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean reopens after July roof collapse▼BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean reopens after July roof collapse
The BJ's Wholesale Club location in Ocean, New Jersey, has reopened months after its roof collapsed in July. The store had been closed since the structural failure, and its return marks the end of a lengthy repair process. News12 New Jersey reported the reopening for local audiences.
- 21Trade relief, infrastructure scrutiny and faster ocean routes reshape risk▼First Shift: Trade relief, infrastructure scrutiny and faster ocean routes reshape risk
A daily supply chain briefing highlights three developing risk themes: new trade relief measures easing tariff pressure, heightened scrutiny of infrastructure, and faster Arctic and ocean routes changing shipping times. Together they point to a shifting logistics landscape where companies are re-evaluating routing, compliance and network resilience amid ongoing geopolitical and climate-driven disruption to global trade.
- 22One Ocean Resort & Spa Rebrands as Dune House●One Ocean Resort & Spa rebrands as Dune House after ownership group overhauls property
One Ocean Resort & Spa has been renamed Dune House following a property overhaul by its ownership group. The Atlantic Beach, Florida resort, long known as a luxury beachfront destination, gets a new identity and refreshed positioning as the owners complete renovations to modernize the property and rebrand its guest experience.
- 23Funding gap threatens Montreal biodiversity agreement goals●# canada But that funding is now the main roadblock in reaching the goals of the Montreal agreement. A new assessment re
A new assessment report released in New York this week projects that, based on current commitments, only 27 per cent of lands and 12 per cent of oceans will be protected under the Montreal agreement's targets. Funding shortfalls are identified as the main obstacle to reaching the biodiversity goals, with countries facing pressure to close the financing gap.