Our Ocean Backyard – Collected Essays; A Book by Gary Griggs
For the three billion people on Earth who live in coastal regions, the ocean is figuratively, if not literally, “our backyard.” The oceans enrich our lives in countless ways, but our interactions with them have not always been positive. Gary Griggs, a coastal geologist and oceanographer, is known for making science understandable, enjoyable, and accessible to non-scientists, was asked to write a bi-weekly column, “Our Ocean Backyard” for the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Soap, Sunscreen and Steroids Found in Antarctic Waters and Wildlife
The last great wilderness on Earth now has traces of personal care products and steroid hormones.