We need greater ambition in the final round of global plastic treaty negotiations<\/p>\n
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Editor\u2019s note: Artificial light at night (ALAN) \u2013 whose undesirable effects are more colloquially referred to as light pollution \u2013 has long been known to affect sea turtles. Numerous studies document that adult sea turtles avoid nesting on artificially-lit beaches and artificial lights on land draw newly-hatched sea turtles away from the ocean, leading to [\u2026]<\/li>
Study shows few downsides to incorporating climate change in ocean planning Researchers map ocean areas that can protect biodiversity, help fisheries, AND provide carbon benefits Most ocean use revenues go to small number of corporations New satellites will track global carbon and methane emissions Climate change already making equator too warm for many marine species [\u2026]<\/li>
An update to this Skimmer article was published in January 2022 as an OCTO blog Resources for the sustainable financing of marine protected areas.<\/li>
By Jon Hare, NOAA Fisheries Editor\u2019s note: Jon Hare is the Science and Research Director of NOAA\u2019s Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, in the US. He oversees science related to NOAA Fisheries mission in the Northeast region (Maine to North Carolina) including marine fisheries, aquaculture, protected species, habitat, and ecosystem science. NOAA [\u2026]<\/li>
Editor\u2019s note: Anthropogenic noise in the ocean \u2013 from ships, sonar, construction, oil wells, windfarms, seismic surveys, and other activities \u2013 harms marine animals ranging from marine mammals to fish to invertebrates. Ocean noise has been documented to: Increase egg and larval mortality, cause developmental delays, slow growth rates, and increase bodily malformations Cause temporary [\u2026]<\/li><\/ul>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.whoi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Substrate-Fieldwork-scaled.jpeg\")
<\/div>Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution partner with the University of the Virgin Islands to create a resilient artificial reef<\/li>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.whoi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NEER3-scaled.jpeg\")
<\/div>A joint team, including WHOI researchers, recently mobilized to investigate the real-time impacts of storm surge and waves from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.<\/li>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.whoi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MoUSigning_5_KGrabb.jpg\")
<\/div>The agreement underscores a commitment between the two parties to host an Ocean Pavilion in the official Blue Zone of COP30 in Belem, Brazil.<\/li>
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<\/div>A new WHOI-led study challenges theories regarding the origins of a significant transition through the Earth\u2019s ice ages.<\/li>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.whoi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DFoster-picture-1-1-scaled.jpeg\")
<\/div>Foster comes to WHOI after an extensive national search and brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation.<\/li><\/ul>\n