Unusually warm seas helped drive annual global temperatures to a record level in 2014 and are likely to ensure this year has a similarly hot start, writes the Sydney Morning Herald. Read the full article here.
Researchers examining the impact of climate change on coral reefs have found a way to predict which reefs are likely to recover following bleaching episodes and which won't, writes Science Daily. Read the full story here.
New England fishermen believe climate forces such as ocean warming and acidification threaten their businesses, writes the Center for American Progress. Read about the survey and the fishers' concerns here.
As climate change adds to the threat of extinction faced by many species, new research shows how sea urchins can adapt to the increasing temperature and levels of acidity in Antarctic waters, writes the Climate News Network. Read the story here.
The Conversation writes that 2014 has been confirmed as Australia’s third-hottest year, capping off a record-breaking decade, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Read the full article here.
Redmap is all about collating and sharing marine observations by everyday Australians - here are some of the highlights from around Australia. Thanks to all the fishers, divers and beachcombers who sent Redmap photos of their uncommon sightings in 2014!
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Katherine Cure provides her perspective on the endemism of Western Australia's marine fishes and the effect of warming oceans. Read here.
Read about Redmap and some of our interesting sightings in the latest OCEANWATCH newsletter (page 7).
The UK's chief scientist says the oceans face a serious and growing risk from man-made carbon emissions, writes BBC News: Sir Mark Walport warns that the acidity of the oceans has increased by about 25% since the industrial revolution, mainly thanks to manmade emissions. Read the full article here.
