Arctic Ocean

Landmark Oceans Futures Platform Projects the Arctic, Gulf of Guinea, and Central Pacific to be among future climate-driven fisheries conflict hotspots

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

The analysis, based on global climate and fisheries models, highlights 20 regions of the world that will likely see conflict, food insecurity, or geo-political tensions over fisheries rise by 2030.

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  • The analysis, based on global climate and fisheries models, highlights 20 regions of the world that will likely see conflict, food insecurity, or geo-political tensions over fisheries rise by 2030.
  • These regions include the waters surrounding the Arctic Ocean, Cameroon, Syria, Ecuador, Indonesia, and Micronesia.
  • This early warning enables the international community to take bold, collaborative action on conservation and conflict prevention to foster a peaceful environment for people and nature.
  • Oceans Futures is powered by partnerships with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF), and Ode Partners.

Saber Más Channel Premieres Sony BBC Earth TV Series Fishing Impossible on Sunday, October 8th

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Friday, October 6, 2023

West Palm Beach, Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saber Más , a FAST channel from Olympusat, LLC, featuring documentary films, signature series from around the world and films never seen in the U.S., all in Spanish and HD, will be premiering the well-known BBC TV series Fishing Impossible on Sunday, October 8th at 5:45 PM ET.

Key Points: 
  • West Palm Beach, Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saber Más , a FAST channel from Olympusat, LLC, featuring documentary films, signature series from around the world and films never seen in the U.S., all in Spanish and HD, will be premiering the well-known BBC TV series Fishing Impossible on Sunday, October 8th at 5:45 PM ET.
  • "We are thrilled to bring Fishing Impossible to our viewers," Aurora Mohler, Chief Content Officer at Olympusat, LLC.
  • Fishing Impossible follows three best friends and fishing enthusiasts as they travel to extreme destinations in search of fish that are considered impossible to catch.
  • Saber Más is owned and operated by Olympusat, LLC., and it’s currently available on Roku , FreeTV, LG, Plex, Distro, Hisense, and CanelaTV.

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. Awarded First Dry Bulk "Silent E" Certification

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced that its 95,000 dwt.

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  • NEWPORT, R.I., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced that its 95,000 dwt.
  • post- panamax dry bulk carrier, Nordic Nuluujaak, has been awarded the Class Silent (E) Notation by DNV, making it the first dry bulk carrier to ever receive the certification.
  • With our industry looking for ways to mitigate ecological impact, hidden noise impacting underwater wildlife should be considered, as well.
  • We are happy we took the first step in working toward Silent (E) notation for these four vessels."

Polarstern reaches North Pole with the LFC biodigester onboard to support research activities

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Power Knot Ocean, the market leader for onboard organic waste management solutions in the marine environment, announced today that the German research vessel RV Polarstern has again reached the North Pole. It left Tromsø, Norway on August 3, 2023 with a crew of 44 and 53 scientists. The team is evaluating the extent of the sea ice as well as continuing its evaluation of the ecosystem of the central Arctic Ocean and how it is being impacted by climate change.

Key Points: 
  • Power Knot Ocean, the market leader for onboard organic waste management solutions in the marine environment, announced today that the German research vessel RV Polarstern has again reached the North Pole.
  • FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Power Knot Ocean, the market leader for onboard organic waste management solutions in the marine environment, announced today that the German research vessel RV Polarstern has again reached the North Pole.
  • The LFC biodigester uses a natural process called aerobic digestion in which microorganisms break the food waste into grey water.
  • "This research project will provide information to help humanity make critical environmental decisions in the near future."

Holland America Line's New 28-Day Legendary Voyage in 2025 is an Epic Exploration of Greenland, Iceland and the Arctic Circle

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

SEATTLE, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From trending travel destinations to seldom-visited locales, Holland America Line's new 28-day "Arctic Circle Crossing: Greenland & Iceland" is a Legendary Voyage to Greenland, Iceland and Norway. Departing June 29, 2025, aboard Nieuw Statendam, the journey is inspired by the routes of Norse explorer Erik the Red who founded the first European settlement in Greenland. 

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  • Cruisers on the "Arctic Circle Crossing" will set sail on one of Holland America Line's most intensive explorations of this region ever offered.
  • "We're taking this itinerary up to Norway's North Cape, then heading farther north in Greenland on both coasts and adding amazing opportunities in Iceland.
  • Have it All Early Booking Bonus fares for the Arctic Circle Crossing begin at $6,399, double occupancy.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

To predict future sea level rise, we need accurate maps of the world's most remote fjords

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

To understand why the seabed is so important, we have to look at the glaciers themselves and what is causing them to retreat or even disappear.

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  • To understand why the seabed is so important, we have to look at the glaciers themselves and what is causing them to retreat or even disappear.
  • The large glaciers that meet the ocean in Greenland and Antarctica balance their mass over time largely in pace with the climate.
  • To hone our predictions, it is crucial to find the areas where warmer ocean water reaches the these glaciers.
  • This is unfortunately easier said than done, since many of these glaciers flow into some of the most remote areas of the world.

Ireland-sized glacier, Manhattan-sized icebergs

    • These ice tongues may act as a brakes on the flow of ice into the sea, slowing down mass loss.
    • In 2010, Petermann made headlines when a huge chunk broke off and formed an iceberg four times the size of Manhattan island.
    • We found the entrance was still very deep: 443 metres – as deep as the Empire State Building is tall.
    • Ryder Glacier became the target for our next expedition with icebreaker Oden in 2019.

Shielded from warmer water

    • It turned out the fjord has a prominent shallow sill in front of Ryder Glacier.
    • This sill shields the glacier from warmer subsurface Atlantic water, which appears to explain why it has behaved very differently compared to Petermann.
    • This glacier recently lost its floating ice tongue and whether or not Atlantic water makes into the fjord remains to be seen.

What if there was a shortcut through the Arctic? Swiss Re identifies new emerging risks

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

One key emerging risk identified in the SONAR report that spans across technological, economic, social and environmental issues is the "Arctic opening".

Key Points: 
  • One key emerging risk identified in the SONAR report that spans across technological, economic, social and environmental issues is the "Arctic opening".
  • However, the area is a hotspot for potential geopolitical tension, provoking concerns over how economic activities and related risks will be controlled in the region.
  • Patrick Raaflaub, Swiss Re's Group Chief Risk Officer, says: "The concurrent increases in economic interests, environmental change and geopolitical tensions make the Arctic a hotbed for emerging risks and potential risk accumulation.
  • Further information on forward looking statements can be found in the Legal Notice section of Swiss Re's website .

Submarine Lost Off Key West 80 Years Ago Remains Relevant

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Monday, June 12, 2023

NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- June 12th marks the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the USS R-12 WWII Submarine lost off Key West in 1943.

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  • NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- June 12th marks the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the USS R-12 WWII Submarine lost off Key West in 1943.
  • It was discovered in October 2010 by the Lost 52 Project exploration team led by Ocean Explorer, Tim Taylor.
  • One of those stories involves the only two foreign sailors, Brazilian Lieutenants J.L Demoura and A.GD Almedia, who were lost in a US submarine sinking during the war.
  • Non-profit organization Ocean Outreach and its Lost 52 Project is dedicated to ocean, environmental and educational projects around the world.

Ocean Week Canada 2023, June 2-11: a festival of ocean celebration with over 160 events taking place across the country

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Ocean Week Canada is taking place nationwide June 2 - 11, 2023.

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  • Ocean Week Canada is taking place nationwide June 2 - 11, 2023.
  • Now in its second year, Ocean Week Canada brings together local, regional, and national ocean and freshwater-themed events.
  • The festival is part of a multi-sector effort to ensure Canada protects 30% of its ocean area by 2030.
  • Ocean Week Canada is an important nationwide celebration that helps us to recognize and celebrate the connection we all share to the ocean.

Microplastics: we've found startling quantities in the ice algae that are essential for all Arctic marine life

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

The samples we collected there included ice cores, sea water and ice algae from large packs of floating ice called ice floes.

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  • The samples we collected there included ice cores, sea water and ice algae from large packs of floating ice called ice floes.
  • These form 1–2 metre thick “plates” of sea ice across the Arctic Ocean, some of which melt over the summer period.
  • These ice algae provide nutrition for plankton and various other marine organisms in the Arctic.
  • The contamination of the ice algae could have major consequences for ecosystems and the climate.

An elevator to the seabed

    • In our earlier research, we were puzzled that the largest amount of microplastic on the Arctic seabed was always found underneath the sea ice melting zone along the ice edge, even in deep-sea sediment.
    • The movement of Melosira clumps from the sea and ice surface to the seabed helps to explain why.

Why is it a problem?

    • Its position at the bottom of the food chain means there is a risk of microplastics being passed upwards through the marine food web.
    • This threat is particularly acute in the area we studied, as the Melosira sampled had collected even very small microplastics.
    • It is extremely difficult to perform experiments on Arctic or deep-sea species because of the challenges associated with replicating their environmental conditions.
    • Melanie Bergmann receives funding from German Government via the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research.