Global Scans · Life Below Water · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

• [New] Within one year, GOSAT-GW will begin distributing high-resolution climate data, including sea surface temperature and precipitation, to global users, including the United States. Guidely
• [New] The world's oceans currently harbour around 200 million tonnes of plastics, posing a severe threat to the ecosystem. Blue Flag
• [New] South China Sea Disputes: Vietnam's ongoing territorial disputes with China over the South China Sea not only heighten regional security tensions but also escalate the risk of cyber espionage and attacks aimed at disrupting critical infrastructures. CYFIRMA
• [New] Vietnam faces heightened cyber threats including state-sponsored attacks, particularly in light of territorial disputes in the South China Sea, which spur espionage aimed at military and governmental secrets. CYFIRMA
• [New] Red Sea rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope continues, increasing transit times and adding pressure on global capacity. KERRY LOGISTICS (OCEANIA) PTY. LTD.
• [New] The accelerated melting of Antarctic ice threatens coastal ecosystems through sea-level rise and disrupts global ocean circulation patterns, impacting weather systems worldwide. Nature
• [New] Erosion and rising sea levels pose significant threats to properties, with projections indicating that over 7,000 properties in England could be lost to erosion by the year 2100. Buildingtalk | Construction news and building products
• [New] In recent years, Aosis and the Pacific Islands Forum have both declared that their statehood and sovereignty, as well as their membership of intergovernmental organizations such as the UN, will continue regardless of sea level rise. The Guardian
• [New] Average sea levels could rise by as much as 90 cm (3 ft) by 2100 if climate scientists' worst-case scenarios come true, and recent research suggests they could even exceed projections. The Guardian
• [New] The tipping points of greatest concern include the West Antarctic ice sheet, where the loss of a significant chunk of the ice sheet is self-propelling, which could raise the world's sea levels by about 1.2 meters. The Guardian
• [New] The Houthis launched additional drones and missiles into the Red Sea, threatening the Suez corridor. The Geopolitics
• [New] A study on the impact of rising sea levels on some of Singapore's offshore islands is expected to start by 2026. CNA
• [New] Amost a third of citizens in the Pacific nation of Tuvalu are seeking a landmark visa in the context of climate change to live in Australia as rising seas threaten their palm-fringed shores, official figures show. Daily Mail
• [New] Africa's East Coast & Indian Ocean Islands - Kenya, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Maldives may also feel ecological disruption. Astrologer Anil Aggarwala
• [New] Nearly a third of Tuvalu's citizens are seeking a landmark climate visa to live in Australia, as rising seas threaten the Pacific nation's palm-fringed shores. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Nearly one-third of citizens in Pacific nation Tuvalu are seeking a landmark climate visa to live in Australia as rising seas threaten their palm-fringed shores, official figures obtained by AFP show. Douglas County Sentinel
• [New] While various off-the-shelf UAS systems have been tested and used by Marine Corps units in recent years, counter-drone systems are growing in scope and scale amid increasing threats to operational forces and to military installations and infrastructure. USNI News
• [New] Sea level rise on both Pacific and Indian Ocean sides of Asia exceeded the global average, posing serious risks to low-lying coastal areas. kp ias academy
• [New] Greenpeace is demanding that governments, including Australia, ratify the Global Ocean Treaty and commit to the goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030. Greenpeace Australia Pacific
• [New] Tensions in the South China Sea, labour shortages at U.S. ports, and rising insurance premiums have all added layers of risk. Rand Technology -
• [New] Sea Level Rise: Arabian Sea rising at 3.9 ± 0.4 mm / year and Bay of Bengal at 4.0 ± 0.4 mm / year, both surpassing global average of 3.4 mm / year, threatening coastal zones. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] As sea levels rise and climate threats intensify, Ghana's coastal communities are urging immediate action - not just from government, but from all stakeholders - to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and cultural heritage. Myjoyonline

Last updated: 06 July 2025