Autopsies on stranded pilot whales ruled out
The 49 pilot whales which died after a mass stranding on the Far North’s Karikari Beach have been buried without scientific analysis.
Historic Move, Canada to list BPA as Toxic
The Canadian government is in process of adding bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in thousands of everyday plastics, to its register of toxic substances.
Sea Level to Rise Even With Aggressive Geo-Engineering
150 million people could be affected as ocean levels increases by 30cm to 70cm by the end of this century.
Kingscliff Battles Beach Erosion, Australia
Coastal residents fear their idyllic seaside town may never be restored to its former glory after the besieged coastline just copped further battering.
Oil spill off Mumbai coast: tangible damage to mangroves
The oil slick from two ships colliding on August 7th off Mumbai coast, was found to have destroyed more than 300 hectares of mangroves and lapped the Elephanta coast.
Predicting Waves of Large Amplitude for Tsunami Warning Systems
Mathematicians provide new insights into tsunamis and effects of underlying currents on surface water waves.
All the Way to the Ocean
A book teaching kids and parents that sewage pollution runs “All the Way to the Ocean.”
9 Surprising Diseases You Can Catch at the Beach
While oiled beaches are making the most headlines this summer, there are numerous other contamination that can be found at the beach.
Where Has All the Plastic Gone?
Plastic marine pollution is a significant environmental concern, and oceanographers have quantified trends in one of these “plastic soups” for the first time. They’ve come to surprising conclusion, raising concerns that marine animals could be poisoned by toxic chemicals carried by the plastic.