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Saildrone’s low-carbon ocean drones can help enable renewable energy
Saildrone has unveiled its Offshore Wind Life Cycle solutions that, it says, will help make new offshore wind farms a reality.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 13, 2021


Ancient sea ice core sheds light on modern climate change
Marine sediment cores are yielding new insights into the complicated relationship between sea ice and climate change.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 12, 2021


Here's a 10-step plan to save our oceans by 2050
The year 2050 has been predicted to be a bleak year for the ocean. Experts say that by 2050 there may be more plastic than fish in the sea.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


Tiny 'nanojars' capture dissolved carbon dioxide, toxic ions from oceans and lakes
Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can dissolve in oceans, lakes and ponds, forming bicarbonate ions and other compounds that change water
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021


New clean energy tech extracts twice the power from ocean waves
Researchers have developed prototype technology that can double the power harvested from ocean waves.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021


Robotic floats provide new look at ocean health and global carbon cycle
Microscopic marine life plays a fundamental role in the health of the ocean and, ultimately, the planet. Just like plants on land
Joshua Shavit
Aug 18, 2021


Eye in the sky: Drone helps researchers find fresh water in the sea
The people of Easter Island appeared to drink directly from the sea, European explorers reported in the late 1700s.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 13, 2021


Kelp Burgers are a game-changing food, good for you and the ocean
“Harvesting kelp from clean waters as a regenerative carbon-reducing, plant-based superfood is a game-changer.”
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2021


Can whale poo help save the planet?
Whales were hunted nearly to extinction. A new report shows how important they are for healthy oceans.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 9, 2021


Earth now has a 5th 'Southern Ocean' according to National Geographic
The decision coincides with the launch of a new initiative to inform, inspire and empower people to live more lightly on the planet.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 23, 2021


Earth has a new Southern Ocean according to National Geographic
National Geography said that while other oceans are identified by the region they surround, the Southern Ocean is defined by its current
Joseph Shavit
Jun 9, 2021


Organization partners with public to design coral reefs and restore marine environment
Coral reefs are not just a pretty feature to look at underwater, they are described as the lungs of our ocean.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 8, 2021


The Brighter 5: Five important non-profits looking to clean our oceans
In support of Oceans Day, The Brighter Side of News has compiled a list of five top non-profit organizations that support ocean cleanup
Joseph Shavit
Jun 8, 2021


Manta: The first-of-a-kind processing ship designed to collect, treat and repurpose floating debris
The "Manta" is a giant, plastic-eating catamaran that collects trash on an industrial scale. And it's powered by renewable energy.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 3, 2021


French Explorer Jean-Louis Etienne Launches Vertical Polar Pod to Study Antarctic Currents
The objective is to study the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, a crucial player in the Earth’s climate.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 3, 2021


Here's a 10-step plan to save our oceans by 2050
The year 2050 has been predicted by some to be a bleak year for the ocean. Experts say that by 2050 there may be more plastic than fish...
Joseph Shavit
Feb 26, 2021


Agile underwater glider could quietly survey the seas
Autonomous underwater vehicles have become versatile tools for exploring the seas. But they can be disruptive to the environment...
Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2021
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