Of course we shouldn’t be drilling for more oil in the North Sea – we’ve ruled out another use because | Bill McGuire

Of course we shouldn't be drilling for more oil in the North Sea - we've ruled out another use because | Bill McGuire

Wwhile the UK is less involved in the Middle East conflict militarily, the consequences for this country could still be significant. And nowhere more so than in the energy sector. It is not surprising, then, that the commentary focuses on the potential impact of policy on the price of energy in UK households and businesses, … Read more

Barents Sea Bound by Low Arctic Sea Ice – NASA Science

Dark open water south of thin, broken sea ice near Franz Josef Land, with thin clouds covering part of the area.

At the surface of the planet, sea ice across Arctic waters grows and shrinks seasonally, usually reaching its annual maximum in March. In 2026, this peak occurred on March 15, when the measurement reached 14.29 million square kilometers, which is the lowest level observed since satellite monitoring began in 1979. One of the important areas … Read more

Deep-water discoveries: scientists find more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea

Deep-water discoveries: scientists find more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea

Marine scientists have discovered more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea – a number they believe could exceed 200 as more are identified. The species were found in waters between 200 meters and 3km deep in the Coral Sea marine park, Australia’s largest marine protected area, which is about 1m … Read more

‘Frightening’ winter sees Arctic sea ice hit record low for second year – Carbon Brief

Daily Arctic sea ice extent for 2026 and 2025, with decadal average and 2012 low compared, based on data from NSIDC. Chart by Carbon Brief

Arctic sea ice has reached its peak this winter, and is at its lowest point in the satellite record going back nearly half a century. Interim data from the US National Snow and Ice Center (NSIDC) show that sea ice extent peaked at 14.29 square kilometers (km2) on March 15. This is slightly less than … Read more