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Office of International Affairs

11 July 2026

Record-breaking marine heatwave highlights the importance of long-term monitoring

UK sea temperatures have exceeded 20°C in the past few days

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  Heatwave forecast to bring UK seas up to 5°C above average – as octopus bloom highlights changing oceans

  “The sheer abundance of octopus is enormous.”  

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  Ocean Action at COP30: Progress Made Despite Fossil Fuel Shortcomings

  PML delegates reflect on the 

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  Bringing Ocean Science to COP30: In Conversation with Professor Matt Frost 

  The UN Climate Conference is taking place i

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  Protection for the high seas moves closer with ratification of UN High Seas Treaty

  The BBNJ will enter into force in early 2026 after reaching the 60-nation threshold