Ocean and Climatic Research Institute

24/08/2025

☀️🌍 “Urgent Action Needed to Protect Workers from Heat Stress,” UN Warns

As global temperatures rise, millions of workers worldwide—from farmers to construction crews to factory staff—are increasingly exposed to dangerous heat stress.

🔹 Why it matters:

Heat stress reduces productivity and puts lives at risk

It can cause dehydration, heatstroke, and long-term health issues

The most vulnerable are outdoor workers and those in hot indoor environments

By 2030, the world could lose the equivalent of 80 million full-time jobs due to extreme heat 🌡️

🌱 Protecting workers is not just about safety—it’s about climate resilience, equity, and human rights.

The UN calls for urgent adaptation measures:
✅ Shaded rest areas & hydration access
✅ Heat-resilient workplace policies
✅ Investment in climate-smart infrastructure
✅ Stronger labor protections

💙 At OACRI, we stand with global efforts to protect people and livelihoods in our warming world.

22/08/2025

𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐍, 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘
— World Maritime Day 2025

2025’s World Maritime Day theme, announced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is a powerful call to action: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.” This theme underscores how deeply our ocean is woven into the global economy, environmental health, and humanity’s future.

World Maritime Day 2025 will be celebrated on 25 September at IMO Headquarters, with a parallel event in the UAE from 29 Sept to 1 Oct. Landmarks worldwide will shine in blue to raise awareness.

Why This Matters to OACRI
At OACRI, our mission aligns closely with this global theme:
Our Ocean is our shared lifeline.
Our Obligation is to act—through research, advocacy, and policy.
Our Opportunity lies in building resilient ocean stewardship across communities and industries.

We’re inspired to take action—whether through support of sustainable shipping, coastal protection projects, or educational campaigns.

22/08/2025

🌊 What Causes Waves in the Ocean Today?

Most of the waves we see are created by the wind. When wind blows across the ocean’s surface, it transfers its energy into the water, forming ripples that grow into waves. The stronger and longer the wind blows, the bigger the waves.

But wind isn’t the only player:

🌍 Earth’s rotation & storms – Cyclones and trade winds generate powerful wave systems.

🌕 The moon & sun – Their gravity creates tides, which move enormous amounts of water.

🌋 Seafloor activity – Underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions can trigger sudden, massive waves called tsunamis.

So, the waves crashing on beaches today are shaped by a mix of local winds, distant storms, and the pull of celestial bodies—making the ocean a constantly moving, living system.

22/08/2025

⚠️🌊 BREAKING: South Atlantic Ocean Earthquake — 7.5 Magnitude

Late Thursday, a powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage, about 710 km southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina. With a shallow depth of 10.8 km, this undersea quake rocked the seafloor in a rare yet geologically active zone that connects the South Atlantic and South Pacific oceans.

Good news — an initial tsunami advisory for parts of Antarctica has been lifted, and no evacuation orders or damage have been reported.

Location & Timing: The event occurred at 11:16 p.m. local time (Argentina) on Thursday, approximately 710 kilometers (441 miles) southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, within the Drake Passage

Why it matters to us:
Seafloor shaking can impact marine life and currents.
It underscores the vital role of monitoring even in remote ocean regions.
Prepare, stay aware, and use science to keep our oceans—and coastal communities—safe.

22/08/2025

What’s Happening to Our Ocean Right Now?

The ocean is crying for help. 💔
🔥 Warming waters are bleaching corals
🛢️ Runoff is turning seas into chemical soups
🐠 Fish stocks are shrinking
🗑️ Plastics are choking marine life

This isn’t just about the ocean—it’s about us, our food, our culture, our future.

At OACRI, we’re working to protect our blue planet. Will you join us? 💙

22/08/2025

🌊 Road Pollution: A Chemical Cocktail Stressing Marine Life

Every rainfall tells a hidden story—one where our roads become rivers of pollutants. Oil leaks, tire dust, heavy metals, plastics, pesticides, and other toxic residues wash into waterways, creating a chemical cocktail that flows relentlessly toward the ocean.

For marine life, this runoff is more than just “dirty water.” It disrupts delicate ecosystems, stresses coral reefs, poisons fish, and weakens the very foundation of ocean health. Even tiny organisms, the building blocks of marine food webs, absorb these pollutants—passing them up the chain until they reach our dinner plates.

At OACRI, we believe road pollution is an often-overlooked climate and ocean threat. Reducing runoff, improving waste management, and creating eco-friendly infrastructure are critical steps in protecting our marine ecosystems.

Our roads shouldn’t be highways of harm leading straight into the sea. Together, we can change the story.

14/07/2025

This is heartbreaking news. The loss of the historic Grand Canyon Lodge is yet another stark reminder of how climate change is intensifying wildfires around the world, threatening not only nature and wildlife but also our shared heritage and communities.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected. Let this be a call for urgent climate action and resilient solutions to protect our precious places for generations to come. 🌍🔥🕊️

About 50 to 80 other structures also destroyed as two wildfires burn at or near the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in Arizona.

14/07/2025

Did you know the albatross can fly thousands of kilometers without ever flapping its wings? 🕊️🌬️

With wingspans stretching over 3 meters, albatrosses are legendary ocean travelers — soaring effortlessly across the world’s wildest seas. These majestic seabirds form lifelong bonds and return to the same island to reunite and raise their single chick each year.

But these ocean wanderers are under threat — from plastic pollution, climate change, and unsustainable fishing. Every plastic bottle we don’t use, every sustainable choice we make, helps protect their distant, fragile world.

At OACRI, we’re proud to raise our voices for the albatross — guardians of the open ocean sky. 🌊💙



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Did you know the albatross can fly thousands of kilometers without ever flapping its wings?

14/07/2025

Meet the Hawaiian monk seal — one of the world’s rarest marine mammals! 🌊🐚

These gentle seals, called ʻIlio-holo-i-ka-uaua in Hawaiian (“dog that runs in rough water”), spend their days resting on remote beaches and diving the reefs of Hawaii’s turquoise waters.

With fewer than 1,600 left, they are critically endangered — threatened by marine debris, habitat loss, disease, and climate change. But there is hope! Conservation teams and local communities are working tirelessly to protect their beaches and give these seals a fighting chance.

At OACRI, we believe every species has a story worth saving. Let’s protect the Hawaiian monk seal — a true treasure of the Pacific. 💙🌺



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At OACRI, we shine a light on ocean species whose stories remind us why marine conservation matters more than ever. One such remarkable creature is the Hawaiian monk seal — a rare and ancient resident of the Pacific.

14/07/2025

Did you know the Greenland shark can live for up to 500 years? 🦈❄️

These ancient giants of the deep Arctic waters are the longest-living vertebrates on Earth — silently gliding through icy depths for centuries. With climate change threatening their fragile habitat, now more than ever, we need to protect these mysterious guardians of the deep.

🌍✨ At OACRI, we’re dedicated to sharing stories about incredible marine life like the Greenland shark to inspire action for ocean conservation.

💙 Let’s protect what lies beneath.


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Protecting species like the Greenland shark means protecting entire deep-sea ecosystems.

09/07/2025

🌱✨ Congratulations to Our First Graduates! ✨🌱

We’re proud to announce the successful graduation of 20 inspiring students from Bangladesh who have completed our 6-week Training on Climate Change & Resilience: Understanding Biodiversity, Eco-Anxiety, and Personal Responsibility.

This milestone is extra special as they are the very first group of students to undertake and complete this transformative program, delivered by the Ocean and Climatic Research Institute (OACRI) in partnership with The Earth Bangladesh.

Over six weeks, these students explored the critical intersections between climate change and biodiversity, reflected on the psychological impacts of eco-anxiety, and discovered practical ways to strengthen resilience both at a personal and community level. 🌏💚

This training is part of OACRI’s broader mission to empower young people and local communities with the knowledge and skills they need to take meaningful climate action. 🌿📚

👏 On behalf of our CEO, Pallawish Kumar, and the entire OACRI team, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to these changemakers. Your passion and commitment are an inspiration, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact you will create in your communities and beyond!

Stay tuned for more upcoming programs as we continue to invest in building climate resilience through education and partnership. 🌊🤝

08/06/2025

🌊💬 COMMENT SECTION IS YOURS! 💬🌊
Let your voice be part of the wave 🌍✨

💡 Got a bold idea to save our oceans?
🐠 A small habit you’ve changed for the planet?
🌱 A story that made you care about marine life?

Drop it below! 👇👇
Let’s inspire each other to protect the blue heart of our Earth 💙

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