ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaWorld’s oceans fail key planetary health check3 hours agoDuration 6:093 hours agoNewsDuration 6:09A new report says our planet’s health is in danger. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research says ocean acidity crossed a critical threshold for marine life. In an interview with Amy Smith, marine ecologist Boris Worm explains what it could mean for coastal communities, like Nova Scotia.Related Stories Oceans dangerously acidic from carbon emissions, report warns Much of Atlantic region officially suffering ‘extreme drought,’ Agriculture Canada confirms Global agreement to protect the oceans set to take effect after 60th ratification Canada, other fossil fuel-producing nations, derailing world climate targets, report says DFO increases herring quota for southwest N.S., Bay of Fundy fisheryMore from NewsVideo3:56Why a B.C. ostrich farm is fighting a cull order from the CFIA28 minutes agoVideo13:50Canada Post is effectively bankrupt. Can it be saved? | About ThatAbout That with Andrew Chang 29 minutes agoVideo2:23Unifor leaders praise Carney government supports for workers hit by tariffs36 minutes agoVideo2:48This Ontario lake reveals the effect of humans on the planet, scientists say26 minutes agoVideo2:03Supports needed if Manitoba extends detention for intoxication: addictions advocates40 minutes agoTrending NowVideo8:47Kimmel pokes fun at Trump administration in late-night returnSeptember 24Video1:08 Reaction to U.S. ambassador being ‘disappointed’ with anti-American sentiment in CanadaPolitics News September 19Video2:02How Ragasa became Earth’s strongest storm in hoursSeptember 25Video2:51Late-night hosts mock Trump as outrage over Kimmel suspension growsThe National September 20Video2:33Jimmy Kimmel makes emotional return with monologue about free speech The National September 24
World’s oceans fail key planetary health check
