Forests and Marine Resources Continue to Shrink
Deforestation and unsustainable farming are depriving the planet of forests, while destructive practices in fishing are limiting the chance to sustainably manage our oceans.
Powering ships with plastic in Amsterdam
In the Port of Amsterdam, a new factory is being built that could revolutionize the way we dispose of plastic waste. Utilizing groundbreaking technology, the facility will use previously unrecyclable plastic to create fuel for diesel powered cargo ships.
Rising ocean waters from global warming could cost trillions of dollars
We’ll need to mitigate and adapt to global warming to avoid massive costs from sea level rise.
Romans had whaling industry, archaeological excavation suggests
Ancient whale bones have been found on three Roman fish processing sites close to the Strait of Gibraltar. Until the recent discoveries it was unclear whether the whales’ habitat had ever included the Mediterranean.
There could be a lot more water and a lot less sand at beaches this week, NOAA says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said higher-than-normal tides are expected in coastal areas of the U.S. July 12-16.
More Recycling Won’t Solve Plastic Pollution
Encouraging individuals to recycle more will never solve the problem of a massive production of single-use plastic that should have been avoided in the first place.
Hyatt joins Starbucks and other companies in eliminating plastic straws
Hyatt Hotels is joining the growing count of companies and government entities moving to eliminate plastic straws in favor of ocean-friendlier alternatives.
Stunning coral forests discovered around Sicily’s deep sea volcanoes – in pictures
Scientists find a spectacular forest of bamboo coral, rare carnivorous sponges, and species never before seen in the region.
Where River Meets Ocean
They exist all over the world, are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth and are home to a diverse array of wildlife. They also are essential to the global economy. They are estuaries — coastal embayments where fresh river water and salty ocean water meet.