The World Oceans Day: Ocean IQ Challenge
All the Way to the Ocean would like to announce our first contest “The World Oceans Day: Ocean IQ Challenge” in honor of and to celebrate World Oceans Day. By Joel Harper.
EPA Concerns to Proposed Oil Pipeline From Canada to Gulf Coast
The Environmental Protection Agency has raised concerns about a proposed pipeline that would carry oil from western Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast.
World Oceans Day: Tomorrow June 8th
Our planet’s biggest celebration of the ocean is held every June 8th. The UN official designation of World Oceans Day is an opportunity to raise global awareness of the current challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans.The aim is to challenge participants to view ocean protection as a way of life. The 2011 Theme is: “Our oceans: greening our future”
South West Marine Debris Cleanup
The South West Marine Debris Cleanup is an annual trip orchestrated by Environmental Scientist Matt Dell to the remote wilderness of Tasmania, where tonnes of rubbish can be found on the beaches of this pristine and isolated environment.This is his story. A video by Johnny Abegg.
Florida Truncates Eco-Safeguards On Beach Projects
Florida has suspended key protections to reduce or prevent environmental harm and public health risks in rebuilding eroded beaches with dredged materials, according to agency documents posted by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), a membership organization of employees in natural resources agencies.
Break the Grip of the Rip®
With vacation season on the horizon, NOAA and partners are alerting beach-goers to the threat of rip currents and how to prevent drowning from their strong and potentially fatal grip. June 5-11 is National Rip Current Awareness Week.
Space Station Gets Unprecedented Views of Earth Coasts
Advanced technology aboard the International Space Station is now providing unprecedented new views of the planet’s coastlines.
Salt Mapper For Climate Forecasts, NASA
Today’s scientists have learned that they can harness salt- this invaluable mineral- to foresee the future of Earth’s climate.
Rising sea levels endangering Australia’s World Heritage-listed Kakadu wetlands
A study released by Australia Government, finds that Kakadu National Park, a protected northern territory, half the size of Switzerland, is one of Australia’s “natural ecosystems most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change”, with higher oceans being a “serious risk” to its ecosystem.