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- 1Oceans absorbing record heat, scientists warn of transformation●“Transforming before our eyes”: ocean absorbing record heat
The world's oceans are absorbing record levels of heat, prompting warnings that marine environments are 'transforming before our eyes'. Oceanographers say rising ocean temperatures signal accelerating climate change, with consequences for sea levels, weather patterns and marine ecosystems. Scientists stress that the trend shows no sign of slowing as global emissions remain high.
- 2Oceanographer Dawn Wright on Mapping the Deep Sea▼Mapping the Abyss: A Conversation with Oceanographer Dawn Wright
Oceanographer and geographer Dawn Wright has given an interview with Yale School of the Environment discussing efforts to map the ocean floor, often called mapping the abyss. Wright, known for her work in ocean science and previously as chief scientist at Esri, talks through the state of deep-sea exploration and why complete seafloor mapping remains a major scientific challenge. The conversation highlights how little of the ocean bottom has been charted in detail.
- 3New survey vessel Azores Ocean to serve Portuguese waters▼VESSEL REVIEW | Azores Ocean – Deep-sea and fisheries survey boat for deployment off Portugal
A new research vessel, Azores Ocean, has been introduced for deep-sea and fisheries survey work off Portugal. The boat is designed to support marine research and fisheries assessment in waters around the Azores, adding capacity for oceanographic and stock-monitoring missions in the Atlantic.
- 4Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard appears at Da Vinci Science Center▼Titanic Discoverer Robert Ballard at Da Vinci Science Center | PHOTOS
Oceanographer Robert Ballard, who led the 1985 expedition that located the wreck of the Titanic, made an appearance at the Da Vinci Science Center, with photos published by The Morning Call. The visit drew attention from local audiences interested in deep-sea exploration and the famous shipwreck discovery.