Science May 21 It’s getting hot in the ocean, so clownfish are shrinking their bodies to survive By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Science Apr 26 Watch 3:21 Coral bleaching is affecting nearly all the world’s reefs, new NOAA report says Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage. But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are posing a grave threat to the future of the… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Science Jul 29 Galapagos Islands and many unique creatures threatened by warming ocean waters The warming from climate change in recent years has meant more pressure on the sea lions, marine iguanas and many other species of the Galapagos Islands. By Alie Skowronski, Associated Press
Nation Apr 18 Watch 6:00 Record-breaking ocean heat triggers massive coral reef bleaching Scientists issued a warning due to record-breaking temperatures in 2023 which accelerated the speed of the second-largest mass coral bleaching event across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Nearly a quarter of all ocean species rely on the reefs. William… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako
Nation Mar 19 Watch 6:23 Climate researcher on what’s causing the record rise in ocean temperatures The World Meteorological Organization issued a red alert warning Tuesday about warming and climate change, saying 2024 is shaping up to be another record year. One of the many worries about how the planet is changing, thanks in part to… By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow
Feb 27 Sea ice lows, extreme ocean heat of 2023 offers glimpse of future warming, study says By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Off the charts “crazy” heat in the North Atlantic ocean and record-smashing Antarctic sea ice lows last year are far more severe than what Earth’s supposed to get with current warming levels. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 4:39 Why billions of snow crabs disappeared from the Bering Sea By Kirsten Dobroth, KMXT The Bering Sea snow crab season was canceled after billions of crabs disappeared, devastating Alaska’s fishing industry and the livelihoods of those who depend on it. From Alaska Public Media and KMXT in Kodiak, Kirsten Dobroth reports researchers are working… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 6:35 Scientists issue increasingly dire warnings as ocean surface temperatures spike By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings The ocean is rapidly heating up, hitting record-breaking levels. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that ocean surface temperatures spiked in April and May to the highest levels recorded since the 1950s. All this could have dangerous consequences for… Continue watching
Oct 19 Marine heat wave ‘blobs’ are becoming more severe as oceans warm By Nicola Jones, Yale Environment 360 With oceans absorbing more than 90 percent of global warming, marine heatwaves are becoming hotter and larger and are lasting longer. Scientists say the trend has major ecological consequences, from altering fish and plant populations to forcing whales into hazardous… Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 8:21 How a warming world may have caused Hurricane Florence to stall By Miles O'Brien What is causing weather systems like Harvey and Florence to slow down and produce historic rainfall and flooding? Science correspondent Miles O’Brien looks at the growing risk of hurricanes and the evidence that it’s tied to climate change. Continue watching