40 Facts & Stats: Tourism & Ocean Sustainability – Original Travel
For all of us who care deeply about the natural world, Original Travel has created this informative and accessible guide full of facts about the impact of marine and coastal tourism…and how we make responsible and sustainable choices as tourists…
World’s largest coral colony discovered off Australian coast by mother-daughter team – CNN Science
A mother-and-daughter team of citizen scientists has identified the world’s largest known coral colony, found on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia…
Italy’s famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day – CNN Travel
An Italian coastal beauty spot known as “Lovers’ Arch” because of its popularity with courting couples collapsed during heavy storms on Valentine’s Day in what one local official called “a blow to the heart…”
The consequences of Trump’s war on climate in 7 charts – Grist
Seven snapshots reveal how climate rollbacks altered the trajectory of U.S. energy, environmental protection, and economic security…
Santa Cruz Coastal Changes Could Put Nearly $200M in Surfing Revenue at Risk – the Mercury News
Surfing generates an estimated $200 million per year in Santa Cruz each year, but that revenue could be at risk…
EarthTalk: Sand mining is taking its toll on the environment – the Arizona Daily Sun
Dear EarthTalk: What is “sand mining” and why is it bad for the environment?
Japan using Saudi-made coral skeletons from expo for sea conservation – the Mainichi
Japanese universities are seeking to restore coral reefs and marine ecosystems after inheriting artificial coral structures that Saudi Arabia made and showcased at this year’s World Exposition in Osaka….
Microplastics are undermining the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon – Oceanographic
New research suggests microplastics are disrupting the ocean’s natural ability to absorb carbon dioxide by interfering with marine life and carbon cycles, potentially weakening one of Earth’s most important defences against climate change…
Disease-carrying microplastics in the air we breathe – Mongabay
A new study from Indian megacities identifies inhalable microplastics as an emerging air pollutant. These micron-sized particles not only bypass barriers in the nose to reach the lungs but also carry pathogens that could find a host in human body and multiply…