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Small #ocean swirls may have an outsized affect on #climate, #NASA #satellite shows
Surface Water and Ocean Topography (#SWOT) satellite lets scientists observe small-scale #eddies and waves for the first time. Its Ka-band Radar Interferometer scans 120-km-wide swaths of sea surface height, delivering two-dimensional measurements with far greater resolution and lower noise than earlier altimeters. The satellite's 21-day orbit enables repeated global coverage.
theregister.com/2025/04/17/sma

The Register · Small ocean swirls may have an outsized affect on climate, NASA satellite showsBy Lindsay Clark
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Another article on the same, but this one includes a video and a map of the areas to become unprotected.

As usual, the fishing industry and the politicians it lobbies are short sighted, profit driven and have no concern for the sustainability of the diversity of life in the ocean.

Trump executive orders roll back ocean fisheries protections in Pacific
asiapacificreport.nz/2025/04/1

asiapacificreport.nzTrump executive orders roll back ocean fisheries protections in Pacific | Asia Pacific Report

Not that it is at all surprising or even near the top 5 worst things the Trump admin is doing right now.

But attacking the ocean hurts us all, everywhere in the world.
The ocean knows no borders. 🌊

Disguising it as economic opportunity for Pacific Islanders is another lie, just like trickle down.

Trump Opens a Huge Marine Protected Zone to Commercial Fishing
archive.ph/iTvKM