Thousands Of Blue Sea Creatures Called Velella Velellas Wash Ashore In California
The jellyfish-like invertebrates rarely washe ashore before the end of their lifespan. So when thousands of the tiny blue sea creatures recently turned up, en masse, on beaches in central California, many were surprised to see such a large amount of the beached marine life.
Plastic, Poverty And Pollution In China’s Recycling Dead Zone
Adam Minter, Bloomberg’s Shanghai correspondent, visited Wen’an, once at the heart of the global scrap plastic trade. In a never-before published extract from his book, “Junkyard Planet: Travels in the Billion-Dollar Trash Trade,” he describes the effects on workers’ health, and pollution incurred.
Coral Miles Away Still Show Effects Years After BP Oil Spill
Four years after a BP oil rig exploded and flooded the Gulf of Mexico with an estimated 170 million gallons of oil, scientists have discovered further evidence of coral communities affected by this environmental disaster..
10 Hidden Beaches, Bays And Walks On The UK Coastline
The British coast is dotted with magical spots few people visit or even know about. Here are 10 of the best.