Ocean Climate Watch: Scientists say the Atlantic “Cold Blob” south of Greenland and Iceland is tied to a weakening AMOC current system, with potential knock-on effects for global weather. Arctic Tech & Security: A U.S. Navy deal worth $880M will modernize Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol training to counter undersea threats as China and Russia expand submarine capabilities. Marine Life Clash: Iceland’s whaling resumes after a two-year pause, with quotas for fin and minke whales and fresh protests reigniting the conservation debate. EU Politics & Iceland: Iceland prepares an Aug 29 referendum on restarting EU membership talks, while critics warn it would mean major loss of control over fisheries and other policy levers. Health in Focus: A study finds nearly 7% of Icelandic women report trauma-linked nightmares and disruptive sleep symptoms. Food Safety Curiosity: A new look at “poop coffee” and other unusual foods asks what they teach us about real-world safety. Deep-Sea Activism: Greenpeace says an underwater robot set a record for its deepest banner protest between Iceland and Svalbard, targeting risks from deep-sea mining. Digital Rules: The EU’s proposed cloud sovereignty framework would add new compliance tiers for software providers. AI Music Rights: Global music creators warn labels and publishers about AI deals that may sidestep artists’ rights. Finance: Norway’s SalMar raises kr2.75B via green bonds to back sustainability-linked aquaculture projects, including fish welfare and emissions cuts.