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#Pacific #Population : Study finds Pacific accounts for 9 of the 10 most obese countries in the world

#Pacific #Population : Study finds Pacific accounts for 9 of the 10 most obese countries in the world | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
New analysis published in the Lancet has found that Pacific island countries account for 9 out of 10 of the top countries in the world with the highest prevalence of obesity among women and men aged 20 and above.
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#Indianocean #Island : The Cocos Islands, a remote Indian Ocean paradise 

#Indianocean #Island : The Cocos Islands, a remote Indian Ocean paradise  | World Oceans News | Scoop.it

Isolated in the Indian Ocean 660 miles south of Indonesia – but governed from Australia, 1,720 miles to their southeast – they are an "all but mythical world of tides and sun", surrounded by glorious coral reefs. They are a joyous place for lovers of the sea, but they also have a strange history, and are home to an "idiosyncratic" and tight-knit community of some 593 people who "make a point of drawing in visitors".

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#Oceans #Atlantic #Worldoceanday : Celebrating World Oceans Day 2024: Uniting for Ocean Conservation –

#Oceans #Atlantic #Worldoceanday : Celebrating World Oceans Day 2024: Uniting for Ocean Conservation – | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
Providenciales, 30 May 2024 — Saturday, the 8th of June marks World Oceans Day 2024, a global celebration dedicated to honoring, protecting, and conserving our world’s oceans. This year’s theme, “Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing,” emphasizes the urgent need for collective action to address the challenges facing our oceans and highlights innovative solutions to preserve […]
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#Fishing #Ocean #Atlantic :Is hake's remarkable recovery in the Atlantic a sign of hope for our oceans? 

#Fishing #Ocean #Atlantic :Is hake's remarkable recovery in the Atlantic a sign of hope for our oceans?  | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
The hake population in the waters of Northwestern Europe has recovered spectacularly over the past 20 years. What's behind this remarkable rebound and how might this success story be repeated elsewhere? #Ocean
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#Ocean #Pollution The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea rules carbon dioxide is an ocean pollutant 

#Ocean #Pollution The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea rules carbon dioxide is an ocean pollutant  | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
The UN maritime court ruled in favour of nine island states who had sought greater protection from the impacts of climate change.
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#Arctic #tourism How to protect the Arctic through sustainable travel

#Arctic #tourism How to protect the Arctic through sustainable travel | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
Follow these tips to help preserve the fragile tundra and the people who call it home.
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#Atlantic #Tourism #Island :The best Atlantic islands to visit

#Atlantic #Tourism #Island :The best Atlantic islands to visit | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
Looking to take an island break in 2023? These are Kiwi.com’s seven best islands to visit in the North and South Atlantic
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Ocean protection is not up to par, scientists warn

Ocean protection is not up to par, scientists warn | World Oceans News | Scoop.it

According to a study published this Thursday by the CNRS, marine protected areas are too few in number and above all not effective enough to hope to preserve the ocean environment. France is one of the bad students.

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#Pacific #Culture:  Pacific peoples and culture

#Pacific #Culture:  Pacific peoples and culture | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
There are three main groups, the Melanesians, the Polynesians, and the Micronesians. They are generally grouped by country, with some nuances.


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#Arctic #Tourism :Airlander 10’s ‘flying bum’ set to jet eco-tourists to the Arctic

#Arctic #Tourism :Airlander 10’s ‘flying bum’ set to jet eco-tourists to the Arctic | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
The Airlander 10 — aka "The Flying Bum" — is joining the fleet of Grands Espaces, a French eco-tourism company.
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#Pacific : Sailors To Revolutionise Our Understanding Of Pacific Biodiversity 

#Pacific : Sailors To Revolutionise Our Understanding Of Pacific Biodiversity  | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
The project will use DNA sequencing technology to identify thousands of species from a cup of water, with sailors collecting data to create 3D models of coral reefs and helping build a dataset of environmental variables using information on their instruments.
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#Oceans #Oceanlive :How countries are using innovative technology to preserve ocean life 

#Oceans #Oceanlive :How countries are using innovative technology to preserve ocean life  | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
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#Oceans #Redsea #Middleeast : The World Ocean Summit to convene in Jordan in its regional edition: a landmark event in the Middle East

#Oceans #Redsea #Middleeast : The World Ocean Summit to convene in Jordan in its regional edition: a landmark event in the Middle East | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
/PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Ocean Summit, a distinguished addition to Economist Impact's esteemed World Ocean Summit series, is set to take place from 14t
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#Indianocean #Searise : Sea also rises,on understanding the Indian Ocean’s local impact

#Indianocean #Searise : Sea also rises,on understanding the Indian Ocean’s local impact | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
The consequences of a warming Indian Ocean extend very much into mainland India
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#Pacific #Islands #Bestports : Explore the Best Ports in the South Pacific

#Pacific #Islands #Bestports : Explore the Best Ports in the South Pacific | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
When planning a trip to Bora Bora also plan to visit other South Pacific islands by checking out cruises to French Polynesia and the nearby Cook Islands.
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#Pacific #faraway : Point Nemo, The Most Isolated Location on the Planet

#Pacific #faraway : Point Nemo, The Most Isolated Location on the Planet | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
Do you know what Point Nemo is? Located in the South Pacific, it is the place in the ocean that is furthest from land! We give you the lowdown on this curiosity.
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#weather #atlantic :Hurricane season in Atlantic to be 'extraordinary'

#weather #atlantic :Hurricane season in Atlantic to be 'extraordinary' | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
There could be up to seven major hurricanes of category three or higher this season, many more than usual.
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#Ocean #weather :Consequences of a powerful solar storm are recorded on the ocean bottom

#Ocean #weather :Consequences of a powerful solar storm are recorded on the ocean bottom | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
The data obtained from instruments at the depth of the ocean showed that the May solar storm turned out to be extremely powerful
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#Ocean #Oceanprotection #Photos : National Geographic photographer inspires teens to help safeguard the world's oceans in Santa Barbara

#Ocean #Oceanprotection #Photos : National Geographic photographer inspires teens to help safeguard the world's oceans in Santa Barbara | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
Hundreds of students are getting a chance to see the work of National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier in Santa Barbara.
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#Atlantic #weather #Elnino:  Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season 

#Atlantic #weather #Elnino:  Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season  | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
After a year of record-breaking global heat with El Niño, will La Niña bring a reprieve? That depends on where you live and how you feel about hurricanes.
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#Oceans #Oceanhealth #Scores :Score OHI

#Oceans #Oceanhealth #Scores :Score OHI | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
The global Ocean Health Index measures the state of the world’s oceans.
The global OHI score for the 2023 assessment was 73. This interactive map shows how different countries and goals contributed to this score, as well as how the score has changed since 2012. Click on colored regions (i.e. EEZs) to see short country summaries.
Learn more about the scores for a region Results are shown for the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of 220 coastal countries or territories.
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#Oceans : Olive ridley turtle nest found on Australia's east coast for first time

#Oceans : Olive ridley turtle nest found on Australia's east coast for first time | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
An endangered olive ridley turtle may have travelled close to 2,000 kilometres to nest on Queensland's east coast in a find described by renowned researcher Col Limpus as "quite a phenomenon".
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#Antarctic : Antarctic ice shelves fracture from meltwater weight •

#Antarctic : Antarctic ice shelves fracture from meltwater weight • | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
Recent research has uncovered alarming evidence on how ice shelves are not just bending under pressure but are actively fracturing.
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#Arctic #Tourism : Nunavut government wants to open a protected area in the High Arctic to tourism 

#Arctic #Tourism : Nunavut government wants to open a protected area in the High Arctic to tourism  | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
Tuvaijuittuq Marine Protected Area off coast of Ellesmere Island considered the last ice area The Government of Nunavut is pushing the federal government to allow tourism, recreational and outfitting activities in the Tuvaijuittuq Marine Protected Area in the High Arctic. With certain exceptions, no human activity has been authorized there for the last five years. In a […]
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#Pacific #Bird : World's oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, 72, is spotted courting new mates

#Pacific #Bird : World's oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, 72, is spotted courting new mates | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
A Laysan albatross, or mōlī, known as Wisdom has been photographed dancing with potential mates at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the North Pacific Ocean.
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#Atlantic #Fishing : World’s hunger for salmon linked to an ecological disaster

#Atlantic #Fishing : World’s hunger for salmon linked to an ecological disaster | World Oceans News | Scoop.it
The crisis has sparked a debate over the best way to save the dwindling herring stock. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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