You Are More Powerful than You Think
Just like every raindrop counts towards a river and every vote counts in an election, so does every choice you make in what you consume. With every produce you consume, you strengthen the river of sustainability or of unsustainability.
Coastal communities saw record number of high tide flooding days last year
People living on the coast may see flooded sidewalks and streets more frequently this year due, in part, to El Nino conditions that are predicted to develop later this year, and from long-term sea level rise trends.
Rate of Antarctica’s ice melting has tripled since 2012, study finds
The rate at which ice is melting on Antarctica has tripled in recent years, according to a study published Wednesday in Nature. Coastal communities along the U.S. could feel the impact of a continued increase as melting ice adds to sea level rise, say experts.
Mysterious masses of seaweed assault Caribbean islands
The Caribbean is bracing for what could be the mother of all seaweed invasions, with satellite observations warning of record-setting Sargassum blooms and seaweed already swamping beaches.
Whale found In Thailand dies from eating over 80 plastic bags
Rescuers unsuccessfully tried to nurse the male pilot whale back to health. A necropsy revealed over 17 pounds of plastic, including more than 80 plastic bags, in the whale’s stomach.
3 SoCal Beaches Among the Most Polluted in the State
Three Southern California beaches are among the 10 most polluted in the state.
Florida has spent more than $100 million pouring more sand onto beaches in the past three years. Is it time to wave a white flag?
In South Florida’s war against the tides, it may be time to recognize that discretion is the better part of valor. For the past 70 years, the state of Florida has spent more than $1.3 billion on packing sand onto eroding beaches.
Magical Images Reveal the Beauty and Raw Power of the Ocean
On World Oceans Day, pictures celebrate the magic of the ocean. This photographer lives by the tides, the swell, and the wind–championing the natural wonder of our world’s oceans.
World Oceans Day: 8 things you can do to make a difference
The barrage of threats facing our oceans today might seem like an overwhelming tsunami of problems. But there’s hope, according to experts and activists, who say there are a slew of steps you can take to help make a difference.