Oceans

We know a lot less than we think about the deep oceans of the world. It's been a source of fascination for humans since we first saw the ocean, and understanding it properly is now more important than… Audio

Pacific civil society organisations call for a global ban on deep sea mining. Audio

With thousands of mariners stranded in foreign waters by the coronavirus pandemic, and congestion and chaos affecting ports worldwide, there's no shortage of issues for maritime journalist Ian Urbina… Audio

Ocean scientists say the importance of providing Pacific governments with accurate data about the potential impacts of deep sea mining cannot be underestimated, as the decision on whether to mine the… Audio

The Cook Islands says a formal declaration of its sea borders protects them for future generations. Audio

Imagine being able to fly over a massive inky ocean at night, zooming in, through and around dancers, massive carvings and a haunting empty boats made out of black feathers - all without leaving home… Audio, Gallery

Astronaut, oceanographer and adventurer Kathy Sullivan recently became the first person ever to have walked in space, and to have travelled to the deepest point of the world's oceans. She's just… Audio, Gallery

Evidence that climate change is a threat to global welfare can be seen in the Pacific, the World Meteorological Organisation says. Audio

A floating mass of seaweed stretching from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico is now the biggest seaweed bloom in the world, according to satellite observations. Audio

Chaired by Mihingarangi Forbes, this Auckland Museum panel explores how scientific and traditional approaches to knowledge can inform how we care for the Pacific.  Audio

The pH levels of the world's oceans are starting to drop dramatically, affecting everything from shellfish to the amount of carbon the seas are absorbing. Audio

New Zealand's waters are becoming more acidic due to the absorption of carbon emissions. It's not an issue confined to NZ - the world's oceans are experiencing the fastest rate of acidic change in 25… Audio

It's been called the environmental scourge of our age - so what can individuals do ? Will Mc Callum is the head of Oceans at Greenpeace UK who has just written 'How to Give up Plastic - a guide to… Audio

Each port visited by the Volvo Ocean race includes a beach clean as part of Volvo's ongoing commitment to keep oceans free of plastic. Today they are doing a clean up at Takapuna beach and their head… Audio

The head of the UN Environment's Pacific Office says protecting the oceans from plastic pollution is a high priority at the current global meeting in Kenya. Audio