Ocean Life News in Brief: May-15-2015

WWF Leads in COP 20 Paris Ocean with “Oceans 7th Global Economy” Report 

WWF released a new report assuring that the Ocean represents the seventh Global Economy with annual value of goods and services valued in 2.5 billion USD. The report was designed for the Paris COP 20 UN Summit. WWF presents solutions and priorities including UN Sustainable Development Goals, international agreements for impact reduction and for the protection of 10% of global ocean areas. 

Progress M-27M Space Cargo Ship to Make Uncontrolled Reentry in Atlantic Ocean 

Calculations reassured the population that the Russian spacecraft cargo ship will make its re-entry on the Atlantic Ocean. The Progress M-27M cargo spacecraft originally intended to deliver food, fuel and supplies to the International Space Station headed for an uncontrolled, non targeted re-entry after experiencing a failure early in its flight from which recovery was not possibly.

BIO Spain Hesperides Investigation Obtains Finance for Polar Expedition 

The BIO Investigation Vessel on Oceanography Hesperides is back on expedition returning to Cartagena port. BIO obtained budget for their new campaign which will serve to finance the entire year. The focus of this year will be the Antarctic Basin.

International Center for Investigation on the El Niño Addresses Impositions 

The International Center for Investigation on the El Niño Phenomena released technical notes from Ecuador Guayaquil on conditions imposed by El Niño. 

Chile Volcanic Material of Calbuco Chile Expands to Indian Ocean 

The eruption maps of the Volcano Calbuco of Chile released by NASA's Ozone Monitoring Instrument OMI reveal that ash and volcanic material of the Calbuco Volcano reached the higher atmosphere, and expanded through Chile, Argentina and South America in the past week. Volcanic material and gases have made it all the way to the Indian Ocean.

Strong Swells Affecting Coasts of El Salvador, Mexico, Peru and Honduras

International press, EFE and AP among others reported on strong swells affecting the Pacific Coasts of Latin American countries. Swells caused damages and breached coast land areas of El Salvador, Mexico, Peru, Honduras and others. 

Nicaragua SINAPRED Disaster System Issues Tide and Swell Recommendations

The Nicaraguan Institute of Territorial Studies INETER released information on tides and swells for the Pacific Ocean. The government through the National System for the Prevention, Mitigation and Disaster Attention SINAPRED issued recommendations for the event. 

NOAA OKEANOS Concludes Key Study of Puerto Rico´s Seamounts

NOAA informed that its Ship Okeanos Explorer is in port in San Juan, Puerto Rico after having completed the Océano Profundo 2015: Exploring Puerto Rico’s Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs expedition. Next bound OKEANOS sets course to Hawaiian Archipelago and Johnston Atoll. 

Cyclone Season Starts Early with Bahamas Low Pressure System 

Information released by Mexico's National Hurricane Center NHC and Civil Protection PC signal to an anticipation of the Atlantic Ocean cyclone activity. Recently having reported low pressure system near Bahamas tending and evolving with subtropical characteristics analysts signal to an early start of the Cyclone Season. The resulting Tropical Storm ANA which hit North Carolina US. 

United Nations Says Waste Management Could Reduce Microplastics in Ocean

United Nations representatives spoke about recycling and waste management programs which could reduce the presence of microplastics in the ocean. 

WSL Partners with WSL for Exclusive Deal 

The Jeep Brand and the World Surf League WSL pàrtnered in a “first of its kind agreement”. The deal will position Jeep as the official and exclusive global automotive partner. 

Kan Kanán Caribbean Ocean Snake Guardian on Spotlight

Environment Project Kan Kanan in Mexico for the restoration of the Mesoamerican reef designed years ago is being spotlighted by local press. Advances made are not reported. The project was initially supported by experts of all fields. 

Earthquake Activity on the Rise in Fiji and New Guinea

Earthquake activity was reported on the first days of May in Papua New Guinea, Fiji and near locations. 

Nature Communications Reveals Underground Salt Lake Networks in Antarctica 

Nature Communications released an investigation which assures that the Antarctic environment is hiding beneath its valley underground salt lakes. The lakes are believed to form a system and network. Scientists assure that unknown micro-organic life forms dwell the waters and along with elements taint its water. 

Underwater Volcanic Activity in Ocean Waters off Oregon US Coasts 

The Weather Channel communicated on Volcanic activity deep below the ocean waters off the Coast of Oregon US. For over one week the volcano bursted lava -process followed close and live by US experts. 

China Ocean Science Interest Expands with Technological Ship Kexue 

Spanish People Daily China reported on the expedition ship Kexue -the most advanced investigation technology of China today for ocean exploration. China Academy of Science CAS assured that the ship is ready to “set sails”. Kexue is equipped for deep ocean and open seas explorations and can act as a mobile laboratory. 

Volvo Ocean Race Sails the Bermuda Triangle to Reach US Newport

On the first days of May Volvo Ocean Race Teams were just miles off the final destination of Leg 6 Newport US. The teams which departed from Brazil at the start of the leg recently sailed across the Bermuda Triangle. In search of wind patterns and tides Teams tried to make best speeds for final opportunities to decide positions.  

Arctic Environment Reveals New Era to the Norwegian Polar Institute 

Norwegian scientists studying the Arctic basin have encountered findings which have driven them to claim that the Arctic Ocean is under a “New Era”. “Implications are far reaching,” the Norwegian Polar Institute assures.