Global Scans · Ocean · Weekly Summary

• [New] NASA and its European partners are tracking a major buildup of warm water in the Pacific Ocean that could signal the arrival of El Nino later in 2026. ScienceDaily
• [New] Two major ocean phenomena off the US West Coast will affect salmon, rockfish, squid, tuna, and crab fisheries, as well as whales, California sea lions, and seabirds, in the coming months. SeafoodNews
• [New] A giant blob of abnormally cold water in the North Atlantic Ocean is shifting the Indian summer monsoon, threatening the livelihoods of more than 1 billion people. Live Science
• [New] There were developing signs that an El Nino weather system could be developing over the tropical Pacific Ocean, which pushes Australia's east and south towards drier and hotter conditions in winter and spring. The Guardian
• [New] Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens national and international fish stocks, ocean ecosystems, and global markets. SeafoodNews
• [New] The observed decline in Arctic sea ice is projected to continue, opening shorter trade routes across the Arctic Ocean, with potentially global economic implications. AGU Journals
• [New] A sharp reorganization of surface currents (i.e. the Atlantic sub-polar gyre) could still have significant climate effects, and highlight how sensitive Europe's climate is to ocean circulation. GOV.UK
• [New] Primarily, South Asia will be useful for both the US and China for accessing and maintaining their presence in the Indian Ocean and securing their sea lines of communication and trade. orfonline.org
• [New] A naval precinct in Perth is set to permanently host nuclear submarines from America's own fleet, in what will be one of US imperialism's most significant bases adjacent to the Indian Ocean. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] With a slow fall of ocean temperatures in early 2027, El Nino will be the primary climate driver for almost an entire year. / USA DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] A potential Super El Nino may be forming in the Pacific Ocean that could dramatically impact the Central Coast summer of 2026 and possibly continue into the beginning of 2027. KSBY News
• [New] Warmer and drier conditions are expected from June to October because of El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole - a climate phenomenon linked to oceanic surface temperatures. ST
• [New] Eight to 14 named storms could develop over the Atlantic Ocean during hurricane season, which runs from June to November. Texas Department of Insurance
• [New] In cooperation with the EIB Group, the Commission will step up support to private investments in the next generation of clean energy technologies including, among others, long-duration energy storage, floating wind, floating solar, ocean energy (wave and tidal), and airborne wind energy. Energy
• [New] The coming decade is decisive: without rapid, coordinated global action, ocean health will continue to decline, threatening climate stability, biodiversity resilience, food security, livelihoods and the wellbeing of billions. The United Nations Office at Geneva
• [New] The ocean economy is valued at $1.5 trillion per year and projected to exceed $3 trillion by 2030. The United Nations Office at Geneva
• [New] The European Commission adopted a new initiative, OceanEye, to expand EU's role in ocean observation, with goals to contribute to 35% of the global ocean observing system by 2035. TerraWatch Space Newsletter
• [New] In 2026, the United Nations theme Reimagine, alongside the wider action focus on Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet, calls for a fundamental shift in how we interact with the ocean and accelerates efforts to protect at least 30% of global waters by 2030. Raymarine
• [New] A weather pattern fueled by warming ocean waters and typically associated with increased global temperatures and erratic weather patterns could arrive as early as this month. Earth.Org
• [New] Concepts such as an Ocean Appreciation Fund propose modest usage-based contributions, such as small levies per-containers that cross the ocean, just as we would pay for tunnel or bridge tolls, could generate billions annually for restoration. The Light Millennium, Inc. Charitable
• [New] The next step will be to attach the Pegasus XL to the Stargazer carrier aircraft (the last airworthy Lockheed L-1011 TriStar), which will carry it from NASA's Wallops facility to the Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific Ocean for launch. theregister

Last updated: 22 June 2026