Jamaica’s Beaches in peril
Several beaches on the western end of Jamaica could be totally wiped out in the next 5 to 10 years if local authorities and residents do not act now.
China alleges: ocean cleared of oil 10 days after spill
But beaches along Dalian’s long shoreline remain closed indefinitely, with oil covering rocks and pebbles on the sand.
The battle for the beaches of Cancun
The science of why the beaches have eroded is not nearly as complex as the politics attached to their recovery.
On the Surface, Gulf Oil Spill Is Vanishing Fast; Concerns Stay
Understanding the effects of the spill on the shorelines that were hit, including coastal marshes, is expected to occupy scientists for years.
Mangroves worldwide: a global loss of tidal forests
Mangroves Report Reveals, threats and opportunities to global economy and the Planet.
Plastiki: a journey from plastic trash to triumph
Sailboat made using 12,500 recycled plastic bottles reaches Sydney, Australia, after four-month voyage to highlight recycling and marine plastic pollution.
Exploring Algae as Fuel
Many academic laboratories, are pursuing the same goal, to produce algae as a source of, literally, green energy.
Federal records show steady stream of oil spills in gulf since 1964
At least a handful of spills take place annually as a result of blowouts, hurricanes, lax pipeline maintenance, tanker leaks and human error, according to figures kept by the Minerals Management Service.
Deepwater Horizon alarms were switched off
Alarms and safety mechanisms on gulf disaster oil rig were disabled, to spare workers being woken by false alarms, chief technician at Transocean reveals.