Climate change, melting ice masses, reductions in biodiversity and pollution are major threats to the health of our oceans.
At Northumbria University, we are celebrating World Oceans Day (8 June) by highlighting some of the innovative ways our academics are addressing ocean health challenges through interdisciplinary research.
Click on the links below to find out more.
Image above courtesy of Professor Andy Shepherd, Head of the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences at Northumbria University. This image was taken whilst undertaking fieldwork in Antarctica earlier this year. Find Professor Shepherd on Twitter @AndyShep_CPOM and the department on Twitter @NUGeog.
The key to ocean health.
Academic awarded environmental prize.
Antarctic glacier's tipping point.
Change washing habits to reduce pollution.
The future of ice on Earth.
Heritage boat building project.
Antarctic ice walls protect against rising sea levels.
Model boat inspires citizen science.
Permafrost vulnerable to thawing.
Polar ice sheet melting records.
Rivers and lakes crossing boarders.
Scientist selected by major world forum.
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