Navigating Shipping Decarbonisation in the Pacific Ocean Trade
Explore the challenges and potential solutions for decarbonising the Pacific Ocean trade amidst concerns of disproportionate impact on developing states. Discover the proposed International shipping Green House Gas levy and its criticisms.
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Discovering Ocean's Challenges: Virtual Meetings with Researchers
Dive into the world of ocean exploration with your students through a series of virtual conferences with researchers and specialists, organized by the Tara Ocean Foundation. Explore topics such as ocean and climate, plastic pollution, plankton, and Arctic ice melting. Engage in presentations, Q&A se
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Understanding Deep Ocean Circulation and Salinity Patterns
Explore the intricate relationship between ocean salinity, vertical structure, and deep-water currents in this informative collection of images and explanations. Discover how salt inputs and outputs influence ocean salinity levels, and learn about the factors that contribute to the vertical variatio
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Exploring the Ocean: Pre-Visit Lesson Plan
Dive into a creative educational journey to explore the significance of the ocean and ways to protect it. Students will engage in activities such as creating a poem and campaign poster, fostering a deeper connection with the ocean and understanding the importance of recycling for ocean conservation.
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AG-Ocean Engagement Plan: Enhancing Collaboration for Ocean Infrastructure Development
The AG-Ocean Engagement Plan aims to establish long-term working arrangements between WMO and the ocean infrastructure community to advance Earth System Approaches. AG-Ocean focuses on advisory roles, prioritizing key areas for impact. The plan identifies observations, data, and prediction as essent
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OCEAN FREIGHT INSURANCE | ENSURING SHIPMENT PROTECTION FROM ORIGIN TO DESTINATIO
Ocean freight insurance is vital for protecting shipments from origin to destination, ensuring peace of mind for shippers. This type of insurance covers potential risks such as damage, loss, theft, or delays that can occur during ocean transit. Given the complexities and unpredictability of internat
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - A Looming Environmental Crisis
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a massive collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean, consisting mainly of non-biodegradable plastics that break down into harmful microplastics. This environmental issue, discovered by Captain Charles Moore, underscores the global problem of ocean poll
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Ocean Freight Forwarder: Navigating the Seas of International Trade
An ocean freight forwarder is a vital player in the maritime logistics industry, specializing in the efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods across seas and oceans. Ocean freight forwarder manages the intricate logistics of ocean shippin
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Exploring Ocean Water Chemistry: Salinity, Saltiest Body of Water, and Gases
Delve into the complexity of ocean water chemistry, including the significance of salinity levels, the saltiest body of water on Earth at Don Juan Pond in Antarctica, the composition of salts in ocean water, and the role of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. Discover how these factors shape the c
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Understanding Ocean Acidification: Impact on Coral Reefs
Ocean acidification is the process where oceans become more acidic due to excessive carbon dioxide absorption. Human activities like deforestation and vehicle emissions contribute to this phenomenon. Coral reefs are crucial as many ocean species rely on them for survival. The pH scale measures acidi
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Enhancing Sustainable Development in the South-West Pacific Through Geoscience, Energy, and Maritime Initiatives
The 15th South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission Conference held in Nadi, Fiji focused on advancing policies for safe navigation and project management in the Pacific. The GeoScience, Energy, and Maritime Division of the Pacific Community (SPC) highlighted its mandates and strategic priorities, p
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University of the South Pacific: Shaping Pacific Futures Through Academic Excellence
The University of the South Pacific, under the leadership of Professor Pal Ahluwalia, is committed to shaping Pacific futures by empowering students, staff, and alumni to become agents of positive change. With a focus on education, research, regional cooperation, and values like commitment, innovati
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Life and Culture of Pacific Coast Native Americans
Explore the rich heritage of Pacific Coast Native Americans, particularly those of the Pacific Northwest region. Learn about their traditional lifestyle, food sources, clothing, and unique housing structures. Discover the Tlingit Indians and other tribes that have preserved their heritage along the
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Exploring Bathymetric Features of the Ocean Floor
Explore the fascinating bathymetric features of the ocean floor, including the continental margin, ocean basin floor, deep-sea trenches, mid-ocean ridges, and abyssal plain. Learn about submarine canyons like the Cape Range Canyon near Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, and discover rare marine lif
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Evaluation of Ocean Color Inversion Models for Retrieving Marine IOPs
Evaluating and generalizing ocean color inversion models to retrieve marine inherent optical properties (IOPs) is essential for understanding ocean dynamics. This involves choosing the right algorithm and validating its effectiveness, as discussed in the Ocean Optics Summer Course at the University
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Understanding the Biological Pump and Carbon Cycle in the Ocean
The biological pump in the ocean involves photosynthesis by phytoplankton, which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and respiration, where some CO2 is released back. Phytoplankton are crucial in the ocean's carbon cycle, with primary consumers like zooplankton depending on them for energy.
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Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Modeling on Icosahedral Grids
Coupled ocean-atmosphere modeling on horizontally icosahedral and vertically hybrid-isentropic/isopycnic grids is a cutting-edge approach to modeling climate variability. The design goals aim to achieve a global domain with no grid mismatch at the ocean-atmosphere interface, with key indicators such
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Understanding the Impact of Arctic Warming Through Air-Sea Coupling
Investigate the role of air-sea coupling in amplifying or dampening the impact of Arctic warming on northern continents using coordinated coupled model experiments. Explore the mechanisms bridging Arctic impacts in the Northern Hemisphere via North Pacific sea surface temperature changes. Focus on t
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Understanding Ocean Basins and Their Characteristics
Ocean basins are vast submarine regions that cover a significant portion of the Earth's surface, hosting the majority of the planet's water. These basins exhibit various features such as ocean ridges, deep-sea trenches, and seismic ridges. The ocean floor is constantly evolving due to plate tectonic
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Seasonality of Particles Exported by the Southern Ocean Eddy Subduction Pump
The Southern Ocean Eddy Subduction Pump plays a crucial role in global carbon cycling, contributing significantly to the ocean's uptake of anthropogenic CO2. This research aims to characterize the seasonality and particle assemblage of the pump to better understand its role in carbon export. Various
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Understanding Ocean Salinity and Freezing Points
Explore the world of ocean salinity and freezing points, from the formation of polar ice to the unique characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctica. Discover the composition of ocean water, the concept of salinity, measurement methods, average ocean salinity levels, and how both saltwater and freshw
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World Ocean Council: Industry Leadership and Collaboration for Sustainable Ocean Business
The World Ocean Council is an international alliance promoting leadership and collaboration among ocean industries for sustainable use and stewardship. By bringing together various sectors like shipping, oil/gas, fisheries, and tourism, the council aims to create a responsible ocean business communi
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Understanding Atmosphere-Ocean Coupling in Madden-Julian Oscillation
Atmosphere-ocean coupled processes in the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) play a crucial role in intraseasonal oscillations. This paper review by Shao Yun-Chuan explores how the ocean's Sea Surface Temperature (SST) influences surface fluxes, MJO convection, and energy balance dynamics. It delves in
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Biophysical Feedbacks in the Global Ocean Research Overview
Biophysical feedbacks in the global ocean, including the impact of chlorophyll on solar radiation penetration, SST, and climate variability, are under-studied in climate models. This research assesses the effects of assimilating ocean color data and incorporating sea state in air-sea flux parameteri
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Conservation Efforts in the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is home to diverse marine life, including endangered species like the dugong and the vaquita. By raising awareness about the importance of protecting these animals and their habitats, such as seagrass beds, we can contribute to their conservation. Additionally, learning about phyto
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An Ocean of Opportunity: Exploring Ocean Observing at Conference OceanObs 19
Discover the latest insights on air-sea heat flux, wind stress, and atmospheric ECVs at the OceanObs 19 conference in Hawaii. Engage with 1200 ocean observing scientists, program managers, and policy experts to chart the next decade of ocean observing and enhance international collaboration on ocean
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Exploring Ocean Water Characteristics and Topography
In 1992, a crate of rubber duck toys fell into the Pacific Ocean, leading to unexpected discoveries about ocean currents and pollution. The North Pacific Gyre, home to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, plays a crucial role in understanding ocean dynamics. Learn about ocean water properties, distribut
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Atmosphere, Ocean Currents, Weather Maps, & Air Mass TEKS Review
Explore key concepts related to atmosphere, ocean currents, weather maps, and air mass in this TEKS review. Understand the factors contributing to Earth's uneven heating, the role of convection in ocean currents, the energy sources that drive ocean convection, and the effects of heating on air densi
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Sensitivity of Ocean Sampling for Coupled COAMPS-TC Prediction Study
This study explores the optimal ocean sampling strategy for Hurricane Isaac (2012) using high-resolution in-situ observations. It investigates the sensitivity of tropical cyclone intensity change through assimilation of AXBT, AXCTD, and AXCP observations. Results show significant impact areas along
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Overview of BSAI Pacific Ocean Perch Model Structure and Recent Developments
The BSAI Pacific Ocean Perch assessment model has evolved over the years, with a history dating back to pre-2000. Recent developments include the combination of separate models for AI and EBS, adjustments to age error matrices, and enhancements in handling composition data. The model structure focus
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Pacific Best Practice Guidelines for CRVS Legislation and Recent Developments
Core priority for the Pacific region is updating outdated legislation for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems. Many Pacific countries are revising their laws with support from partners to comply with modern standards, like the Asia-Pacific CRVS Decade. Major acts and regulations a
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World Bank Support for Pacific Aviation Development
The World Bank has been actively involved in providing financial support for aviation development projects, particularly in the Pacific region. Through initiatives like the Pacific Aviation Investment Program and support for the Pacific Aviation Safety Office, the World Bank aims to enhance infrastr
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Multidisciplinary Mitigations for Ocean Environment Conservation
Global ocean climate change poses significant threats to marine ecosystems, requiring multidisciplinary approaches for mitigation. Japanese research highlights expanding distributions of reef-building corals, deep-sea water temperature rise, ocean acidification impact on marine plankton, and thinnin
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Understanding NEMO: European Ocean Modeling Software
NEMO (Nucleus for European Modeling of the Ocean) is a comprehensive software used for numerical simulation of the ocean. Its components include the blue ocean (NEMO-OPA) for dynamics, white ocean (NEMO-LIM) for sea-ice simulation, and green ocean (NEMO-TOP) for biogeochemistry. NEMO produces model
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Insights on Ocean Climate Change: Observations and Implications
Observations in this chapter highlight significant changes in ocean properties related to climate over the past 40 years. These changes include shifts in temperature, salinity, sea level, carbon levels, pH, and oxygen content. The patterns of change observed suggest a link between surface and subsur
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Pacific Climate Update: Recent Trends and Outlook
SST anomalies near Ecuador and Peru have slightly weakened, while above-average SSTs strengthened in the east-central Pacific. A moderate strength El Niño is favored, with westerly wind anomalies strengthening over the equatorial Pacific. Upper ocean surface and heat content evolution indicate ongo
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The Importance of Ocean Currents in Global Systems
Ocean currents play a vital role in transporting heat, nutrients, organisms, and influencing weather patterns and climates. They impact commerce, gas exchanges, nutrient exchanges, pollution dispersal, and fisheries. The interaction between surface and deep-sea currents forms the global ocean convey
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Ocean Pollution Jeopardy: Key Facts and Pollutants Impact
Explore the devastating impact of pollutants on oceans through a Jeopardy-style game showcasing key facts about plastic pollution, offshore facilities, waste disposal, sea turtle endangerment, and common ocean trash items. Learn about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, plastic island formation, and th
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Understanding Marine Physics and Ocean Floor Features
Marine Physics is a sub-domain of oceanography focusing on physical conditions and processes in the ocean, including ocean waters' motions and properties. The ocean floor features various elements like the continental shelf, slope, rise, and abyssal plain. Sea mounts, guyots, abyssal hills, and mid-
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The Pacific Ocean and Global Encounters: Exploring Cook's First Voyage
Explore the fascinating encounters of Captain James Cook and Tahitian priest Tupaia during Cook's first voyage from May 1768 to July 1771. The collaboration between Cook and Tupaia, with their shared knowledge of navigation, astronomy, and history, sheds light on the exploration of the Pacific Ocean
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