USGS Study Tracks Pacific Walrus, Observes Effects of Arctic Sea Ice Loss on Behavior
Sparse summer sea ice in the Arctic over the past five years has caused behavioral changes in Pacific walruses according to research published by U.S. Geological Survey and Russian scientists.
Sediment Plume along the Coast of Spain
The Guadalquivir River empties into the Golfo de Cádiz along Spain’s southwestern coast. In November 2012, the river delivered a heavy load of sediment to the gulf.
Australia Creates World’s Largest Marine Reserve
Australia Friday created the world’s largest network of marine reserves, protecting a huge swathe of ocean environment.
Gulf Oil Spill Timeline And The Ensuing Legal Cases Against BP
Looking back at a timeline of the massive 2010 Gulf oil spill, government response and ensuing legal cases, from April 20, 2010 to November 15th 2012.
North Carolina, Delmarva Coastlines Changed by Hurricane Sandy
The USGS has released a series of aerial photographs showing before-and-after images of Hurricane Sandy’s impacts on the Atlantic Coast.
Oil Platform Explodes in Gulf of Mexico; 11 Injured, 2 Missing
An oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico caught fire after an explosion Friday, sending 11 people to hospitals and leaving two missing, authorities said.
People’s Tribunal Defends Native Villages from Dams, Mexico
After listening to the testimonies of people from nine communities that have fought the construction of hydropower complexes in five of the country’s provinces, the members of the PPT issued their verdict condemning the Mexican government and demanding the definitive cancellation of all the hydroelectric megaprojects.
An Evolving Coastal City
” Not just one solution but many, for an evolving coastal city,” by Marcha Johnson.
It’s Arithmetic: $4.5 billion Is Small Change For BP
“BP still needs to answer for their gross negligence and these record criminal penalties are a step forward…but this does not pay for the damage BP has done.”