Trouble in paradise – Oceanographic Magazine
In the biodiversity oasis of Raja Ampat, cyanobacteria poses a serious threat to the region’s abundant coral reefs. Is tourism to be blamed?…
Mexican fishers relocate in wake of sea level rise, raising job concerns – Mongabay
The isolated Pacific nation is trying to build its first football team amid a battle for survival against rising sea levels…
Marshall Islands’ vanishing kit for a team under threat from climate crisis – the Guardian
The isolated Pacific nation is trying to build its first football team amid a battle for survival against rising sea levels…
Study finds microplastic contamination in 99% of seafood samples – the Guardian
The peer-reviewed study detected microplastics in 180 of 182 samples comprising five types of fish and pink shrimp…
In a first, scientists find microplastics are building up deep in our brains – the Washington Post
A new study shows that microplastics have crossed the blood-brain barrier — and that their numbers are rising…
Plastic pollution wipes out Kabul river’s turtles and Sher Mahi fish – the Express Tribune
Once a thriving haven for aquatic life, the Kabul River is now a shadow of its former self. Severe plastic pollution is poisoning the water and decimating the river’s biodiversity, including the famous Sher Mahi fish…
What’s the deal with microplastics, the material that ‘never goes away’? – SCOPE – Stanford Medicine
They’re in the water we drink, the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the air we breathe. They’ve pervaded every ecosystem in the world, from coral reefs to Antarctic ice. And they’ve infiltrated the human body, lodging themselves in everything from brain tissue to reproductive organs…
L.A. fires wreaked havoc on the land. Scientists are racing to learn what they’ve done to the sea – the Los Angeles Times
The charred and toxic remnants of thousands of destroyed homes, businesses, cars and electronics will eventually come to rest in the ocean.
Ash from the fires has been detected 100 miles offshore.
Public health officials have urged people to avoid several miles of beaches as recent rains wash contaminants into the sea.
How Do We Identify Climate Change? – WWF Wild Classroom
What’s the difference between weather, climate, and climate change? We often hear about the threats posed by climate change and its effects on people and the environment. But before addressing how to tackle it, it’s important to understand the basics: what climate is, how it differs from weather, and how the two are connected. Discover how to identify signs of climate change in your area and start conversations that promote a more resilient future…