Ocean Science Fact: Mangrove and other blue carbon ecosystems can sequester 10 times more carbon than boreal, temperate or tropical forest
Although mangroves account for less than 2% of marine environments, they carry out 10 to 15% of global carbon burial. Mangroves are carbon-absorbing machines that absorb carbon dioxide when growing and sink carbon to the seafloor when dead…
Ocean Science Fact: Coral Reefs = Protection
Coral Reefs = Protection
Study shows that coral reefs provide substantial protection against natural hazards by reducing wave energy by an average of 97%.
There are 100 million or more people who may receive risk reduction benefits from reefs or bear…
Ocean Science Fact: More than 4,000 species of fish can be found throughout reef ecosystems
Across the world, coral reefs support more species than any other marine environment. In fact, more than 4,000 species of fish can be found throughout reef ecosystems.
0cean Science Fact: Not as salty everywhere?
Did you know that the Pacific Ocean is generally less salty than the Atlantic?
Ocean Science Fact: It is high time to drop the S!
It is high time to drop the S!
We may give different parts of it different names but there is only one Ocean and it works as a whole to help make all Life On Earth possible.
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Ocean Science Fact: The ocean absorbs about 1/3 of the CO2 created by human activities
At COP 26, the Glasgow Climate Pact recognised the importance of the ocean to address climate change.
The message is clear: any climate action or sustainable development path will require a focus on the ocean.
Ocean Science Fact: At a depth of 500 m, the water temperature is down to ~5° Celsius
Did you know that we can cool buildings with deep sea water?
New MoU to enhance protection and sustainable management of Pacific Ocean resources
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Virtual Talanoa: Knowledge exchange on national ocean policies and youth-led initiatives in the Pacific
Pacific Early Career Ocean Professionals
Join us on 17 December to hear about the outstanding work done by young ocean professionals in Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Samo, and Fiji. The idea is to share, exchange, build your network, and start new…
Ocean Science Fact: Only 19% of the ocean floor has been mapped globally
Less than 20% of the oceans have been mapped in high resolution. In the #Pacific, research has a crucial role in improving our understanding of the #ocean and its influence on the livelihoods of human beings.