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- 1Salazar 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.
- 2Predator 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 serve as early warning signals for harmful algal blooms. The findings point to a potential low-cost monitoring tool for coastal communities, aquaculture operators and fisheries that face health risks and economic losses when toxic blooms strike. Scientists say detecting these cues in seawater may allow authorities to act before blooms become dangerous.
- 3Kauai officials warn public to stay out of the ocean▼Kauai officials urge public to avoid ocean activities amid brown water advisories
Officials on Kauai, Hawaii, are urging residents and visitors to avoid ocean activities as brown water advisories remain in effect across the island. Brown water, typically caused by storm runoff, can carry debris, chemicals and bacteria, posing health risks to swimmers, surfers and divers. People are being told to stay out of affected waters until conditions improve and advisories are lifted.
- 4Clean 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.
- 5Scientists Report Millions of Ancient 'Batteries' on the Ocean Floor●Scientists Just Discovered Millions of Ancient ‘Batteries’ Hiding on the Bottom of the Ocean
Scientists have identified millions of rock formations on the deep ocean floor that act like natural batteries, holding electrical charge built up over millions of years. The finding has drawn wide attention because of what it suggests about seafloor chemistry and its possible relevance to deep-sea mining debates.
- 6EU 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.
- 7El Niño seen as the ocean releasing stored climate heat●Highly recommend the linked article regarding # Elniño . “The vast majority of the energy that’s accumulating in the Ear
Climate commentators are sharing an article explaining that most of the heat accumulating in Earth's system from climate change is stored in the oceans, and that El Niño acts as one mechanism by which the ocean releases this excess heat. The discussion highlights how the current El Niño event may amplify warming effects, with readers urging others to read the full piece.