A task force appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for research and investment in mitigation. Environmentalists say the real fix is cracking down on polluters. By Aman Azhar January 19, 2022 Thousands of dead fish float in the Boca Ciega Bay located near the mouth of Madeira Beach on July 21, 2021 in Madeira […]
Marine plastic pollution
January 24th, 2022 by SarahTOur planet is drowning in plastic pollution it’s time for change! Last reviewed November 2021 Over 300 million tons of plastic are produced every year for use in a wide variety of applications. At least 14 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year, and plastic makes up 80% of all marine debris found from surface waters […]
Rare coral reef discovered near Tahiti
January 24th, 2022 by SarahTA scientific research mission supported by UNESCO has discovered one of the largest coral reefs in the world off the coast of Tahiti. The pristine condition of, and extensive area covered by, the rose-shaped corals make this a highly valuable discovery. ” To date, we know the surface of the moon better than the deep […]
Could algae be the sustainable food of the future?
January 24th, 2022 by SarahTIs now the time to get on board with eating the vegetables of the ocean, asks Lauren Taylor Figuring out how we can eat more sustainably is going to be an ongoing issue as the world becomes more populated and the climate crisis intensifies. And, from munching on protein-packed insects to lab-grown meat, greener (and animal welfare-conscious) alternatives are […]
Our planet is drowning in plastic
January 24th, 2022 by SarahTOur planet is drowning in plastic pollution it’s time for change! While plastic has many valuable uses, we have become addicted to single-use or disposable plastic — with severe environmental consequences. Around the world, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute, while 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used worldwide every year. In […]