Lewis Pugh Swims Hudson River Unassisted
He has become the first person in history to swim the full length of the Hudson River unassisted, calling attention to the health of rivers.
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First Unassisted Hudson River Swim to Highlight River, Ocean Health
Lewis Pugh, UN Environment Programme Patron of the Oceans, will attempt to become the first person to swim the full length of the Hudson River unassisted from August 13 to September 13, 2023 to highlight the critical importance of river health to the health of the world’s oceans and the overall global environment.
Read moreHydrothermal Vent Fields Discovered in Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Scientists have discovered three new hydrothermal vent fields over a 434-mi.-long stretch of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge during the first scientific expedition aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s new RV Falkor (too).
Read moreWatch: ‘Ocean Titans’ Series
The World Ocean Council has a new online video series called “Ocean Titans” that highlights those who are redefining industry best practices for a sustainable blue economy.
Read moreWorld Oceans Day
Tune in June 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern time for the UN celebration of World Oceans Day.
Read moreWorld Flood Mapping Tool
The UN has released a free online World Flood Mapping Tool for risk management, planning and development.
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