Global Scans · Life Below Water · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

• [New] Raising the Caspian Sea to international maritime sea levels could allow for ship transportation via navigation canal to and from the Black Sea and also Sea of Azov, in turn providing direct maritime transportation for Azerbaydzhan, Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan to access European ports. The Maritime Executive
• [New] Locks design will need to include pumping equipment to maintain the elevation of several bodies of water that will include the Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf and Red Sea. The Maritime Executive
• [New] Softlines, Hardlines & Toys (46% of divisional revenue) saw high-single digit organic growth in the first quarter of 2024, due to the end of destocking and early shipments, in response to logistics delays from the Red Sea shipping lanes disruptions. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Recent incidents involving Houthi militants in the Red Sea and skirmishes between Pakistan and Iran underscore the risks associated with states sponsoring militant groups, potentially leading to an escalation of tensions. WTW
• [New] China's armed forces are closely monitoring relevant developments, will take strong and effective measures to resolutely respond to them, and will never allow them to disrupt the South China Sea. laitimes
• [New] High pressure centered over Lake Superior will keep skies sunny across Minnesota and also make for lighter wind speeds, generally under 10 mph. MPR News
• [New] The Philippines and the United States began an annual military exercise Monday that will include a coordinated sail in the South China Sea and other drills set in the Southeast Asia country's northern provinces, amid China's aggressive acts against Philippine vessels in the sea. Kyodo News+
• [New] The Cape of Good Hope, situated at the southern tip of Africa, is a maritime route that connects the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Office for National Statistics
• [New] Growing tensions in the Red Sea and persistent drought problems at the Panama Canal are causing disruptions to India's exports to Europe, particularly low-value goods like textiles and agricultural. The Prayas India
• [New] Sea level rise, driven by global climate change, will directly affect coastal ecosystems and human activities, increasing the frequency and severity of extreme sea level events such as storm surges, wave inundation, and tidal floods. MDPI
• [New] The tangible effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels and intensifying storms, pose direct threats to Belize's natural splendour and its people. Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com
• [New] The combination of ocean acidification and global warming will lead to a significant decrease in the spawning stock biomass and an eventual (end of this century) collapse of the NEA cod stock in the Barents Sea. Ocean Acidification
• [New] China's assertiveness in the SCS and Indian Ocean has prompted India to adopt a more proactive stance in response to perceived threats to its maritime security. Blog
• [New] The Mediterranean Sea, a biodiversity hotspot, faces significant pollution from various sources, including industrial and anthropogenic activities, with potential risks to marine ecosystems and human health. News-Medical
• [New] An increase in global sea surface temperatures could see extreme weather occur from oceans and seas not historically prone to creating them. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] Red Sea Global, the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and the Red Sea, will develop a new Four Seasons at Triple Bay along Saudi Arabia's north-western coast. Globetrender
• [New] Global insurance group Howden has announced the introduction of a new cargo war risk facility aimed at providing coverage for vessels against drone and missile attacks by Yemeni militia groups in the Red Sea. Insurance Business
• [New] Increasing global temperatures will result in increases in sea level due to the expansion of oceanic water and the melting of glaciers and ice sheets. MDPI
• The introduction of harmful aquatic organisms to new environments by ships has been identified as a major threat to the world's oceans and to the conservation of biodiversity. Witherbys
• Maldives has a total land area of 20,130 square km (formed by 1190 islands) situated in 974,000 square km of the Indian Ocean that needs constant watch against internal and external threats. The Diplomat
• Scientists expect environmental changes such as warming oceans, rising sea levels, frequency and intensity of floods and droughts, and ocean acidification to increase with continued shifts in the planet's climate system. NOAA
• NASA scientists hope to use EELS to search for signs of life in the ocean beneath the icy crust of Saturn's Enceladus moon. The Robot Report

Last updated: 28 April 2024