Human impacts

The problem with data sets: Cuvier’s beaked whales vs. Navy acoustic testing

Congratulations on the longest and deepest dive EVER! Please, ignore the regular acoustic testing…. The elusive Curvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius…

Aquaculture Biology Chemistry Fisheries Hazards Human impacts Pollution

Increasing fiber in your diet… microplastic fibers, that is

Microplastics constitute the large majority of plastic pollution in our global oceans. Microplastic fibers are small fibers that might not…

Biogeochemistry Chemistry Human impacts

Sticking to it – Sediments act as a “sink” for pollution

POPs, or persistent organic pollutants, are manmade chemicals that don’t break down in the environment and are found nearly everywhere…

Climate Change Human impacts Policy

Can’t we all just get along! Bridging the gap between climate scientists and decision-makers to help prevent precipitation-related catastrophes

Climate scientists and humanitarian organizations are implementing a plan to help predict major precipitation-related disasters, such as floods, by focusing…

Biology Fisheries Human impacts

Hitchin’ a Ride – The Risks of Ballast Water Exchange

Ballast water transfers occur in or near major ports all the time to keep up with the demands of global…

Biology Human impacts

Diamonds and Diversity: How mining waste is laying waste to marine communities.

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are still scrambling to find gifts for friends and loved ones. Jewelry…