The Australian Academy of Science’s Post

◾️The ocean genome, encompassing the genetic material of marine organisms, provides an invaluable resource for comprehensively understanding and monitoring oceanic ecosystems. ◾️Through high-throughput sequencing technologies and bioinformatics analyses, researchers can decipher the genetic diversity, evolutionary relationships, and functional characteristics of marine organisms. ◾️By elucidating the genomic blueprints of key species, such as phytoplankton, zooplankton, and marine microbes, scientists gain insights into ecosystem dynamics, trophic interactions, and biogeochemical cycling. ◾️Additionally, the ocean genome facilitates the identification of genetic markers associated with environmental stressors, including ocean acidification, temperature fluctuations, and pollution exposure. ◾️These genomic signatures serve as sensitive indicators of ecosystem health and resilience, enabling early detection of perturbations and informing adaptive management strategies. ◾️Furthermore, genomic studies of marine organisms contribute to the exploration of bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical, industrial, and biotechnological applications. ◾️By harnessing the genetic diversity of marine life, scientists can discover novel enzymes, natural products, and bioactive molecules with potential therapeutic properties, bioremediation capabilities, and sustainable bioproduction processes. ◾️In essence, the ocean genome serves as a cornerstone of marine science, offering unparalleled insights into the intricate web of life in our oceans and guiding conservation efforts towards the sustainable stewardship of marine resources. #marinescience #marinebiology #oceanconservation #oceanliteracy #environment #biochemistry #biotechnology #biotech

New ocean DNA catalogue could help to track the impact of global warming on ocean health A newly released “ocean genome” is crucial for understanding and monitoring the health of our oceans and tracking the impact of global warming. #OceanHealth https://lnkd.in/eB3-AWHC

New year and a renewed respect for the world’s wetlands. 🌱On World Wetlands Day, Sappi’s dedication to the preservation of wetlands is reflected in SDG 15: Life on Land. These fundamental ecosystems play a pivotal role in mitigating the effects of global warming. 💚Over 52 years on from its first observation in 1971, World Wetlands Day remains a significant date in the environmental calendar. 🫶🌍Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dQsxHGQu  #Sappi #SappiSA #WorldWetlandsDay

Question: In light of the most recent scientific reports and global environmental policies, i have couple of important questions:- 1. How has public awareness and behavior towards global warming evolved? 2. Comment the key factors that have influenced this change and the role of governmental and non-governmental organizations in shaping public perception and actions towards mitigating global warming?

Humans are responsible for 100% of modern global warming. This was true in 2017 when we published the article below – and it's still true today. The decade 2014-2023 was 1.19C hotter than 1850-1900. And the combined impact of human-caused warming was…1.19C. https://lnkd.in/en_maQeZ https://lnkd.in/eeNF6yYg

This is an alarming trend. In 5 days' time we'll know (unless the result is held up in bogus claims of rigged voting, invalid court appeals, etc etc) the future of US climate change policy. I wonder if anyone has any up-to-date stats for Australia with respect to concerns over climate change and voter's political preferences? My gut feel is that it has become more polarised. An article in The Conversation in 2021 of a study done in the context of the 2019 federal election found: • Half of Australian voters (52%) said climate change was important when deciding their vote in the 2019 Australian federal election. However, climate was the most important issue for only 14% of voters. • Three quarters (73%) of progressive voters (those voting for the ALP or the Greens) see Australian action to reduce emissions as “extremely important”. Only one quarter (26%) of conservative voters say the same thing. • Climate change was stated as the most important issue for 21% of Labor voters and 39% of Greens voters, but for less than 5% of Liberal Party, National Party, and Queensland LNP voters. #climatechange #USelection #globalwarming #climatecrisis

Delusion, overconfidence, stupidity or ignorance? It is neither a complete surprise nor does it bring much comfort or hope but in a matter of 25 years, self-identified US Republicans went from being 60% to be greatly or fairly concerned by climate change to being 40% not at all worried (with an additional 30% only a little worried). It is difficult to understand how this can be and came to be but the consequences of this “mood” are all but uncertain and will be unequivocally unpleasant if, as you would expect, it undermines climate action in the US. While we have all we need for the net zero transition (knowledge, technology, economics, finance, policy, etc. go check the IPCC AR6 synthesis report if you still have some doubts), the single most critical ingredient might be the most unstable and inflammable one: politics. In the end, if we fail (despite having all the key ingredients at hand), we would have to face the fact that a single generation (and, let’s be honest, some more than others) would have messed up our civilisation and the future of humanity orders of magnitude more than any other preceding generation - externalities (across space and time) on steroids… And generations to come will be left with one question: were they delusional, overconfident, stupid or what? Because, ignorant would be challenging to argue…

The most important idea to understand about global warming - a deck Read this post and more on my Typeshare Social Blog: https://lnkd.in/gT4h7Jqd

Global warming is rapidly altering the #Arctic and #Antarctic regions. In our new #policybrief with the #PolarRES project we recommend that the EU intensifies efforts to develop robust and reliable climate projections to strengthen European leadership in addressing polar climate change. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d_y8rj7H

NYK Line has signed an agreement to invest in Urchinomics. The partnership aims to combat global warming by restoring kelp forests to sequester CO2. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfhmBk-u Giles Cadman Perry Bevin #BlueCarbon #OceanDecarbonization #MarineEnvironment #SustainabilityNews