The ocean plays a crucial role in regulating climate by capturing carbon dioxide and excess heat, yet it has been largely neglected in climate discussions. At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, leaders emphasized the need to integrate ocean health into climate negotiations, especially ahead of COP30 in Brazil. Despite some progress, significant challenges remain, including rising sea temperatures and acidification. Calls for immediate action to protect ocean ecosystems were made, including banning harmful practices like bottom trawling and deep sea mining. The EU pledged €1 billion for ocean conservation, but concerns about the effectiveness of these measures persist. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)