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Spain has sweltered under three heatwaves so far this summer, with temperatures reaching up to 43C in the southeast. But it's the heat of the sea that has some experts especially concerned. The Mediterranean "is on fire" meteorologist Marta Almarcha wrote in a post for Spain’s eltiempo.es weather portal yesterday. Last week, a sea surface temperature of 30C was recorded by a tide gauge in Pollença, Mallorca. Coastal areas around France and western Italy are also setting very high temperatures for this time of year. In fact, almost the entire Mediterranean basin is suffering a marine heatwave, ...
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Environmental activists are concerned about intensive efforts to pass rules that will govern future commercial deep-sea mining of minerals and metals in international waters. Since July 15, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) \- an organisation created within the framework of the United Nations in 1994 - has been conducting negotiations during meetings of its governing bodies in Jamaica. That's why three European NGOs (WeMove Europe, Seas At Risk and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition) commissioned an Ipsos survey, carried out in Belgium, Poland and Italy, with a sample of 3,000 people. ...
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Holiday goers who planned a beach holiday for their summer getaway may have been surprised when they saw long and dense streaks of seaweed floating on the surface of the sea. The algae has plagued the Adriatic Sea for weeks in Ancona in Italy. The slimy substance disappeared for a few days but has unfortunately returned, as it is believed to thrive in hot temperatures. Impact on tourismWhile the seaweed is not considered harmful for swimmers, some bathers express their discontent with the slime. "You have to take a shower; you feel sticky right away" one bather explains. Others seem less oppos...
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Scientists have found traces of cocaine in wild sharks off the coast of Brazil. A study from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation found high levels of the drug in the tissue of these wild marine animals. Researchers tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks caught in the waters around Rio de Janeiro which they bought from fishers between September 2021 and August 2023. This species, listed as vulnerable by IUCN, was selected for testing as its habitat close to the coast means it is exposed to contaminated discharges. Scientists believe Brazilian sharpnose sharks could be a sentinel species for this type of ...
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Melting ice caps may have a bigger influence on the length of a day than previously thought, new research has found. This human-caused consequence of climate change is slowing the speed at which the Earth rotates, increasing the length of a day. It amounts to just a few milliseconds but it could have significant impacts in our modern, high-tech world as many of the computer systems we use every day rely on very precise atomic clocks. And, researchers say, it shows climate change could have a much bigger impact on the Earth’s spin than initially thought. How are melting ice caps making days lon...
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With the critical confirmatory vote of Ursula von der Leyen atop the agenda, what can be expected to unfold in the first plenary session at the European Parliament next week? Jaume Duch-Guillot, European Parliament spokesperson and director of communication talked to Radio Schuman about what political dynamics are expected in Strasbourg. Today's summery topic is marine heatwaves: why are they so dangerous for ecosystems? What can be done to mitigate the problem? Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques and audio editing...
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In a world increasingly disrupted by the ongoing climate crisis, it’s perhaps unsurprising that our oceans are feeling the long-term effects of marine heatwaves. Right on our doorstep, the Mediterranean is a particular hotspot for this phenomenon. Some areas of the sea can see temperature anomalies of 5, 6, or even 7 degrees above average. That is not good news for marine ecosystems, as habitats are disappearing and fish stocks are moving to different areas of the ocean. Pippa Moore is a professor of Marine Science at Newcastle University in the UK. She is hopeful that changes can be made to m...
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Newly elected and re-elected parliamentarians are embarking on their mandates in Brussels, setting up the European Parliament’s committees before a well-deserved summer break – possibly to somewhere along the coast to relax or maybe to enjoy a mocktail on the beach. For now, amidst bustling corridors and while navigating the currents of parliamentary sessions, do the EU’s new decision-makers feel the profound environmental shifts lurking beneath the surface? The European Environment Agency has declared the risks to coastal and marine ecosystems as the most severe to the continent, entailing th...
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Sharks are known as one of the most powerful - and feared - creatures in our oceans. Now, though, it’s been revealed that a certain species could teach us how to improve heart health. New experimental research presented at the ongoing Society for Experimental Biology conference in Prague shows that muscle metabolic activity may be an important factor in the incredible longevity of the world’s oldest living vertebrate species – the Greenland shark. Scientists believe the findings may be good news for conserving this vulnerable species and for human health. What sharks can teach us about how to ...
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Sunscreen is essential for shielding your skin from the sun’s harmful rays - both on holiday and at home. But while it protects you, is it harming the environment around you? If you’ve ever lathered up then jumped into the sea, the answer is likely to be ‘yes’. Many of the chemicals contained in sunscreen are especially damaging to coral reefs and ocean life. It is estimated that over 5,000 tonnes of sunscreen wash off swimmers and into oceans worldwide, according to the US National Park Service. Expand that to all waterways, including rivers and lakes, and the number is closer to 13,000 tonne...
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