The Hawksbill Sea Turtle is a critically endangered species for numerous reasons. What is causing the demise of this beautiful creature, and what can be done to protect it? Why is the Hawksbill Sea Turtle Endangered...
Maggie Kelly
Is California Sinking Into the Ocean?
California is the state famous as the place where young dreamers flock to in order to live their lives to the fullest. While California is, indeed, an excellent place to do that, it might become a bit tricky to fulfill...
The Effects of Climate Change on Sharks
Sharks have been around for over 450 million years, and have endured numerous evolutionary changes in response to natural changes in climate. However, todays’ climate (and oceans) are changing at a rate that sharks do...
How Much Plastic Has been Produced?
Think for a moment about how much plastic you use on a day to day basis. Yes, this includes everything packaged in plastic. It’s quite a bit, isn’t it? But just how much plastic has been produced? Believe it or not...
Tess Stafford
Oil Spill in Richmond California Dumps 600 Gallons of Oil Into San Francisco Bay
Have you heard about the oil spill in Richmond, California earlier this week? This disaster perfectly showcases the issue of oil spills and the threats they present to all forms of life, including humans. So what caused...
Why is Mercury Contamination in the Ocean a Concern?
Mercury and Methylmercury stand as two of the most dangerous pollutants in the natural world. These two metals can be especially harmful to oceanic life and water quality, as mercury levels are ever-rising in our...
Seth Carlson
How to Help Save Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are an endangered species, which means they’re at risk of becoming extinct one day. Human activity over the last few centuries has unfortunately accelerated the process of their endangerment, putting sea...
Everything You Need to Know About Microplastics in Our Oceans
Have you ever heard of the term microplastics? Despite their minuscule size, these tiny pieces of debris are plaguing our oceans. There’s no doubt microplastics are a problem we cannot ignore. So what are microplastics...
What Happens to Plastic in the Ocean?
As many of us know by now, single-use plastic has taken over our world in terms of packaging. With the millions of tons of plastic waste left behind, there is nowhere for this trash to go but landfills. But what about...
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Overfishing
The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is responsible for providing livelihoods, careers, and money to people involved in the industry. However, they are equally responsible for balancing the ocean ecosystem by being a top predator...
The Many Ways Horseshoe Crab Blood Will Amaze You
Horseshoe crabs are unique sea creatures that have been around for millions of years. They are known for their horseshoe-like appearance and unique blood. Though the blood of sea animals may not be something that is...
How Does Stormwater Runoff Affect the Environment?
In an ever-changing environment, many of us might associate rain with all good things such as life and vitality. What about stormwater runoff? While plant life may absorb the majority of rain, what happens to the excess...
How Global Warming Contributes to Rising Sea Levels
In the last 140 years, the sea level has risen by approximately 8-9 inches. For some, this information is met with a shoulder shrug or a possible exclamation of “interesting!” For others, this statistic sparks a tumble...
15 Best Marine Biology Bachelor Degree Programs in the US
Congratulations! You’ve decided that you’d like to pursue a career in marine biology. Perhaps you recently realized your dream of studying the ocean and its wide variety of life forms, or maybe you’ve always had a...
How Do Oil Spills Affect the Environment and Surrounding Communities?
You may have heard of oil spills and their dangerous impact a few times. Or maybe you’re here from the soap commercials with the sad little animals covered in oil. Whether or not you have a deep understanding of the...