If you’ve been keeping up with the issues of pollution and climate change, you may know one of the biggest contributors to these problems is single-use plastics. But with so many products made from this material, how...
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Tess Stafford
Could California Have Offshore Wind Farms in the Future?
California has long been one of the world’s pioneers of renewable energy sources. From solar power to electric cars and wind farms, the state has been on the cutting edge of many innovations within the energy sector...
Seth Carlson
What is Being Done to Protect the Hawksbill Sea Turtle?
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...
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...
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...
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...