Kayakers and paddleboarders are disturbing marine mammals around Scotland's coasts

Kayakers and paddleboarders enjoying Scotland's coastlines may be unknowingly disturbing marine mammals, according to new research highlighting the growing pressures faced by whales, dolphins and seals in Scottish waters.

Net zero goal still alive, says IEA – but the world still faces major obstacles to reach it

But historical energy transitions show current shift from fossil fuels will need to be sped up.

RealClimate: What is happening in the Atlantic Ocean to the AMOC?

RealClimate: For various reasons I'm motivated to provide an update on my current thinking regarding the slowdown and tipping point of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). I attended a two-day AMOC session at the IUGG Conference the week before last, there's been interesting new papers, and in the light of that I have been changing

Ocean heat is off the charts – here's what that means for humans and ecosystems around the world

Drought in Europe, dwindling Arctic sea ice, a slow start to the Indian monsoon – unusually hot ocean temperatures can disrupt climate patterns around the world, as an ocean scientist explains.

Global Ocean Observing System – GOOS is the global home of ocean observing expertise and systematic coordination.