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Collapse of critical Atlantic current (AMOC) is no longer low-likelihood, study finds. Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout.

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RT @Unpop_Science: This sounds insane to speak out loud, but is a real statistic:. The global fishing industry kills at least 1 trillion wi….

GRIND ALERT ‼️ . A grind has taken place today in Hvalba, Faroe Islands. 🇫🇴 The third Grind this week. An estimated 29 pilot whales have been removed from the ocean in a display of cruel and sadistic slaughter. 📸: Kasper Solberg . #grind #stopthehunt

"The protection of hammerhead sharks 🦈 in the Golfo Dulce Sanctuary 🇨🇷 is a critical issue. The fishing of other species allows for the incidental capture of this population, making current bans insufficient for effective conservation.”.

Next week, in Falmouth, 🇬🇧 anglers will compete to fish for bluefin tuna in a 3-day tournament. It’s a festival of cruelty and destruction, waging war on a magnificent giant which, in a rare instance of ecological hope, has begun returning to UK shores.

What do dolphins and whales think of each other? Scientists have new evidence. 🐬🐳. Researchers analysed nearly 200 whale-dolphin interactions, and concluded: They sure do seem friendly.

🚨Up to 50 pilot whales have been slaughtered at Sandágerð, the largest beach in Tórshavn, on the Faroe Islands today 🇫🇴 . 54 white-sided dolphins were killed on Monday. Over 100 dolphins murdered as part of a bloodsport enjoyed by a few barbaric people. 📸Kasper Solberg

🚨54 white-sided dolphins killed today at Skálafjørður in the Faroe Islands in the latest Grindadrap. 🇫🇴🩸. There is absolutely no excuse for a modern, wealthy country to be continuing with such archaic and barbaric animal cruelty in the 21st century. #stopthehunt #stopthegrind

'Communities' of extreme life seen for first time in deep ocean. Scientists photographed and filmed marine life at depths where life had not previously been recorded. These animals live in the pitch dark and under vast pressure.

Record marine heatwaves may signal a permanent shift in the oceans 🔥🌊. Fierce marine heatwaves were recorded globally in 2023 & 2024, and some researchers believe they mark the start of a fundamental change with devastating consequences for life on🌍.

‘Fish welfare is the utmost priority’ in the Bluefin Tuna (UK) championships!. BUT no mention of Thunnus UK recommendations: BFT should be released in waters not shallower than 50m depth to avoid the fish making contact with the seabed. Will that happen?.

Blue whales are going eerily silent, and scientists say it’s a warning sign. 🐋❗️. A 6-year study off California’s coast shows how marine heat waves and noise pollution are silencing the ocean’s giants. Does saving the ocean start with hearing it? 👂🌊.

A humpback whale “severely entangled” in fishing gear has been rescued off the coast of Canada during a “complex” operation that spanned three days. 👏🐋.

Some Orca hunt in pairs to maximise their catch. Larger, probably older, orcas tend to pair up with smaller, younger ones to hunt. The larger orca rotates its body toward the smaller partner, who acts as a barrier to fish trying to swim away.

Fish in the deep sea help power the ocean's carbon cycle 🐟. A new study confirms that deep-sea fish excrete carbonate minerals, and their massive biomass and physiological traits make them a critical but overlooked part of ocean chemistry. 🌊.

RT @Unpop_Science: A federal judge has struck down the proclamation from Trump’s NOAA Fisheries opening Pacific Heritage National Monument….

Whales play significant role in health of marine ecosystems. 50% of the air we breathe comes from the ocean, thanks to phytoplankton & whale waste. Whale waste is a super fertiliser for phytoplankton, which produces oxygen and is food for many species.

Deep-sea ecosystems may never heal from mining damage. The mining process does more than displace marine life. It affects how nutrients cycle, how species interact, and how habitats maintain balance.

U.S. government confirms 64 whale entanglements in 2023. 🇺🇸 🐳. “Entanglements in fishing gear represent a continued threat to the welfare & recovery of many species. Entanglements involving endangered whales have significant impacts on population.” NOAA .

Caught in the middle of a political battle, @BlackRock reaffirmed its focus is helping millions of Americans save for retirement. They warned that injecting politics from either side risks undermining financial performance.