Rhode Island’s Eroding Coast: A Serious Problem

Rhode Island’s coastline is in a natural and constant state of flux. The coastline is altered most during big storms such as hurricanes and nor’easters. High waves wash away or damage dunes that protect land further inland.
Peru Seizes 16,000 Dried Seahorses Headed to Asia

Police in Peru have seized more than 16,000 dried seahorses which were to be exported illegally to Asian countries.
Scientists Explore Changing Arctic Ocean

Scientists are setting sail on August 25 to study ocean acidification in the Arctic and what this means for the future survival of marine and terrestrial organisms. The Arctic Ocean is one of the most vulnerable places on the planet for acidification, yet it is the least-explored ocean.