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Mediterranean algae bloom exposes fragility of Israel's desalination infrastructure
environment25 days ago

Mediterranean algae bloom exposes fragility of Israel's desalination infrastructure

A massive microalgae bloom in the Mediterranean Sea has temporarily crippled five of Israel's six major desalination plants, raising urgent concerns about the nation's water security. The event, which peaked at 100km long and 7km wide, is attributed to a combination of record-high sea temperatures, nutrient pollution, and the destruction of Gaza's wastewater infrastructure. While plants are now operating at reduced capacity, experts warn that the incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in Israel's centralized water system and the environmental consequences of the ongoing war in Gaza.

via BBC|
#climate-change#desalination#environment
Europe’s warming seas spark record marine heat waves, study shows
environment1 month ago

Europe’s warming seas spark record marine heat waves, study shows

Climate change is driving unprecedented marine heat waves around Europe, with the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas several degrees hotter than normal and some areas up to 6°C above average. The World Weather Attribution consortium finds warming is the main cause, noting July Mediterranean temps around 27°C and even higher in open water off Mallorca. The study estimates regionwide warming of about 2°C in the Western Mediterranean, 1.4°C in Iberian waters, and 1.3°C in Irish seas, with 90% of the Bay of Biscay and 70% of the Eastern Mediterranean experiencing heat waves compared with far lower odds in a world without warming. These changes threaten ecosystems, boost jellyfish populations, affect fisheries and coastal infrastructure, and can amplify storm severity along Europe’s coasts.

via politico.eu|
#atlantic-ocean#climate-change#environment
New-owner luxury mega-yacht sinks off Sardinia days after handover
world-news2 months ago

New-owner luxury mega-yacht sinks off Sardinia days after handover

A 98-foot, $9.1 million Angiola II yacht sank off Porto Cervo, Sardinia, just days after delivery to the new owner; an engine failure sparked a fire and flooding, but all 14 guests and crew were rescued with no injuries. The owner has not been named, and Italian authorities are investigating while salvage efforts to recover the vessel are planned.

via New York Post|
#italy#mediterranean-sea#porto-cervo
First-Ever Footage Captures Great White Shark in the Mediterranean
environment4 months ago

First-Ever Footage Captures Great White Shark in the Mediterranean

A great white shark was filmed underwater in the Mediterranean for the first time, spotted by divers during a garbage-removal dive in the Strait of Sicily. The sighting underscores the region’s biodiversity while highlighting ongoing threats from abandoned fishing gear and overfishing, and reinforces the need for ocean protection.

via New York Post|
#conservation#discarded-fishing-gear#environment
Sinking of Russian freighter fuels speculation of hidden submarine reactor cargo to North Korea
world5 months ago

Sinking of Russian freighter fuels speculation of hidden submarine reactor cargo to North Korea

CNN reports that the Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank off the coast of Spain in December 2024 after a series of explosions while likely carrying two submarine-nuclear reactor components—potentially bound for North Korea. Spanish investigators cited the captain’s statements about the cargo, U.S. nuclear-sniffer aircraft monitored the scene, and the full contents and destination remain unconfirmed amid questions about a possible covert transfer of nuclear technology.

via CNN|
#mediterranean-sea#north-korea#nuclear-reactors
Mediterranean Great White Sightings Spark Fresh Conservation Hope
science7 months ago

Mediterranean Great White Sightings Spark Fresh Conservation Hope

A juvenile great white was caught off eastern Spain in 2023, triggering a study that documents sporadic sightings in the Mediterranean and suggests sharks may transit Spanish waters along with Atlantic bluefin tuna. With the Mediterranean population classified as Critically Endangered and genetics distinct from Atlantic sharks, protecting bluefin tuna and advancing regional conservation could improve the sharks’ prospects as researchers reassess potential breeding grounds and corridors in the region.

via A-Z Animals|
#atlantic-bluefin-tuna#conservation#great-white-sharks
Mediterranean LNG Tanker Sinks as Blame Game Over Drone Attack Intensifies
world7 months ago

Mediterranean LNG Tanker Sinks as Blame Game Over Drone Attack Intensifies

A Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz sank after explosions and a fire off Libya, with Moscow accusing Ukrainian naval drones of the attack; Ukraine has not commented publicly and Libyan authorities say the cause is unclear. About 62,000 tonnes of LNG were aboard, and 30 Russians were reportedly onboard and later found safe in a lifeboat as Malta-led rescue efforts proceeded. The incident comes amid ongoing disputes over Russia's shadow fleet and sanctions, while unverified footage circulated online and the SBU offered no confirmation.

via BBC|
#arctic-metagaz#lng-tanker#mediterranean-sea
Central Mediterranean tragedy: 53 migrants dead or missing as Libyan boat capsizes
world8 months ago

Central Mediterranean tragedy: 53 migrants dead or missing as Libyan boat capsizes

The UN migration agency (IOM) says 53 people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized off the Libyan coast near Zuwara; only two survivors were rescued. Survivor accounts say one woman lost her husband and another lost her two babies. The boat had departed Al-Zawiya around 11:00 p.m. on Feb. 5 and capsized about six hours later. IOM warns trafficking networks exploit dangerous crossings and urges safer migration pathways to save lives, noting high death/missing tallies in the Central Mediterranean in January and 2025.

via cbsnews.com|
#iom#libya#mediterranean-sea
Dozens Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libyan Coast
world8 months ago

Dozens Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libyan Coast

UN migration agency IOM says 53 people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized north of Zuwara, Libya, with only two survivors rescued; survivors included Nigerian women who lost family. The boat departed Al-Zawiya around 11pm on Feb 5 and capsized about six hours later as trafficking networks exploit the central Mediterranean route, prompting calls for stronger international cooperation and safer, regular migration pathways.

via The Guardian|
#iom#libya#mediterranean-sea
France intercepts Russia-linked tanker amid sanctions crackdown in the Mediterranean
world8 months ago

France intercepts Russia-linked tanker amid sanctions crackdown in the Mediterranean

France, with allied support, boarded and inspected the oil tanker Grinch, suspected of belonging to Russia’s sanctioned 'shadow fleet' and flying a false flag, in the Mediterranean between Spain and Morocco; the vessel linked to Murmansk is being escorted for verification as sanctions enforcement intensifies against Russian oil funding the war in Ukraine.

via France 24|
#emmanuel-macron#france#mediterranean-sea
entertainment1 year ago

Ryan Gosling Debuts in 'Star Wars: Starfighter' with Ocean Set Photos

Shawn Levy shared an early look at his upcoming Star Wars film, 'Starfighter,' featuring Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray on set in the Mediterranean Sea. The movie, set five years after Episode IX, is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, and is not part of the Skywalker saga. It stars a notable cast including Matt Smith and Mia Goth, with Levy and Kathleen Kennedy producing.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#film-set#mediterranean-sea