Effectively mobilizing the data derived from eDNA samples requires specific expertise and skills that have, until now, been unevenly distributed: the capacity to sample, sequence, analyze, and ...

Based on data collected from around the world, the Global Ocean Science Report 2020 (GOSR2020) offers a global record of how, where and by whom ocean science is conducted. By analysing the workforce, ...

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What is ocean acidification, and why does it matter? The ocean absorbs approximately 30% of the carbon dioxide (CO₂) released into the atmosphere every year as a result of human activities. While this ...

This landmark agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) establishes a global framework to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in areas beyond national ...

The Report aims to support the identification of policy and management priorities and focus areas for research. Its findings should stimulate research and policy actions contributing to the 2030 ...

The 2025 UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica, will take place from 9 to 13 June 2025 in Nice, France. The 2025 UN Ocean Conference will be focused on ...

GOSR is a flagship assessment that tracks global capacity in ocean science, investment in that capacity, and the collaborations and outputs that support ocean understanding, innovation and the blue ...

Kadri shares his visions for the future of tsunami prediction, highlighting the role of AI alongside traditional methods, and talks about his collaboration with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental ...

As the world gathered in Brazil for COP30, one message has never been clearer: there is no credible climate strategy without the ocean. Absorbing more than 90% of excess heat and nearly a quarter of ...

The recognition reflects the Metropolitan Area’s commitment to protecting residents and visitors from tsunami hazards through comprehensive risk awareness, preparedness, and evacuation planning. While ...

The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) ...