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Mangroves at the edge: Coastal ecosystems in a year of climate extremes

July 24, 2026
Mangroves at the edge: Coastal ecosystems in a year of climate extremes
Mangroves, Kilim Geological park Penang, Malaysia Photo credit: Dr. Asmae Ourkiya. Source: Imaggeo

This Sunday, July 26, marks the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. We are currently experiecing critical crossroads globally, where groundbreaking data on global forest recovery collides with the immediate threats of an escalating climate crisis.El Niño is pushing Pacific sea surface temperatures toward levels that rank among the highest on record, and climate specia ...[Read More]

Surf’s up and so are marine heatwaves! How AI is forewarning the Mediterranean’s ocean sizzle

June 18, 2025
Surf’s up and so are marine heatwaves! How AI is forewarning the Mediterranean’s ocean sizzle
Photo taken by Maosheng He in 2016 at of the Mediterranean in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Imagine you’re standing on a rocky Mediterranean shore, early morning sun warming the air, the sea is calm and glassy. But away from sight and beneath that serene surface, there is a silent storm brewing. Marine heatwaves are sweeping across the basin, warming the water in ways that disrupt ecosystems, hit fisheries, and threaten everything from coral reefs to coastal livelihoods. That’s whe ...[Read More]