Ocean Monitoring Under Threat: U.S. lawmakers are pushing the National Science Foundation to reverse plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386M network of 900+ sensors that tracks ocean circulation, marine ecosystems, climate change and extreme weather—most instruments off Greenland and other coasts are slated for removal by 2027, with critics calling the move illegal and done without scientific review. North Atlantic “Cold Blob” & AMOC Risk: New reporting highlights a cooling patch south of Greenland that may be linked to a weakening Atlantic current system (AMOC), with scientists warning it could reshape weather patterns across Europe and North America. Greenland Ice Impacts Deep-Sea Life: A Nature study says Greenland glaciers are calving four times more icebergs than two decades ago, and the added rock-rich “dropstones” are creating new hard-bottom habitats for sponges, sea anemones and corals on the deep seafloor. Arctic Governance Milestone: WWF notes the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement (CAOFA) entered into force in 2021, pausing commercial fishing for 16 years and emphasizing Indigenous knowledge alongside science and governance. Rare Earth Interest in Greenland: Japan is reported to be planning a Greenland visit to assess critical mineral opportunities, as global demand for technology and defense-linked materials keeps rising. Local Oil Push Sparks Tension: Danwatch reports Greenland Energy’s CEO met residents in Ittoqqortoormiit after a town hall arranged by the company, where locals say they were left with few answers and sought compensation and protections ahead of drilling.