Climate Research update Ocean warming may be faster than thought Science knows that ocean warming is occurring. A big challenge now is to work out how quickly the temperature is rising Read article: Ocean warming may be faster than thought
Water Research update Meet the new guardians of the ocean – robot jellyfish Robots could be key to monitoring fragile ecosystems such as coral reefs Read article: Meet the new guardians of the ocean – robot jellyfish
Water Video Modelling the Mississippi Physical river model helps science, policy and education Read article: Modelling the Mississippi
Water Research update Flood risk in deltas and estuaries may be higher Study shows high sea-level often linked to raised river discharge, heightening flood risk Read article: Flood risk in deltas and estuaries may be higher
Water Research update Human activity leaves diminished oceans Humankind has already disturbed or degraded six-sevenths of the blue planet, with diminished oceans the result. And that is before the impact of climate change Read article: Human activity leaves diminished oceans
Water Video Estimating Lake Urmia’s recovery Find out more in this video abstract from Environmental Research Letters (ERL) Read article: Estimating Lake Urmia’s recovery
Water Research update How do rivers alter sea-level? Model includes river outflow and Earth’s rotation to fine-tune sea-level projections Read article: How do rivers alter sea-level?
Climate Research update Rising sea levels could cost the world $14 trillion a year by 2100 Failure to meet the United Nations' 2 °C warming limits will lead to dire global economic consequences Read article: Rising sea levels could cost the world $14 trillion a year by 2100
Ecosystems Research update Nutrient pollution threatens coral reefs Elevated nitrate and phosphate levels may leave corals vulnerable to ocean acidification Read article: Nutrient pollution threatens coral reefs
Water Research update Wet areas getting wetter, GRACE reveals Satellite finds major shifts in freshwater distribution Read article: Wet areas getting wetter, GRACE reveals