Florida surfer uses drone to capture awe-inspiring views of sharks
A Florida surfer didn’t realize just how many sharks were swimming around him until he recorded drone video over the beach.
Exploring the secrets of marsh happiness
NOAA research reserve scientists and partners recently published a study that examines the secret to marsh happiness. The team learned that “happy” marshes shared similar characteristics, whereas “unhappy” marshes deteriorate in diverse ways. By understanding how marshes can deteriorate so differently, coastal managers can make wiser conservation decisions.
Oil and gas firms ‘have had far worse climate impact than thought’
The oil and gas industry has had a far worse impact on the climate than previously believed, according to a study indicating that human emissions of fossil methane have been underestimated by up to 40%.
Excavation to begin on next phase of Summerland oil well cleanup
During the week of February 10, 2019, exploratory excavation work will begin on oil wells leaking onto Summerland Beach, as part of the planning for capping up to three more wells on and off the beach
U.S. companies use misleading “recyclable” labels on hundreds of plastic products
A Greenpeace survey confirms what many news reports have indicated since China restricted plastic waste imports two years ago — that recycling facilities across the country are not able to sort, sell, and reprocess much of the plastic that companies produce.
Plastic pollution poses new threat to a turtle paradise
The waters surrounding Príncipe harbour five of the world’s seven species of sea turtle and this remote island’s relatively pristine beaches provide crucial nesting sites. Arguably, the most insidious threat is the plastic permeating Príncipe’s waters and piling up on its beaches.
Climate change is coming for the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.
The Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., overlooks the Tidal Basin, a man-made body of water surrounded by cherry trees. But at high tide, people are forced off parts of the path. Twice a day, the Tidal Basin floods and water spills onto the walkway.
211m gallons of sewage spilled into Fort Lauderdale waterways, officials say
Fort Lauderdale officials say 211.6m gallons of sewage has spilled into Fort Lauderdale waterways in the past few months. That’s enough to fill 320 Olympic-sized pools.
India and Norway team up to fight plastic pollution
India and Norway have joined forces to investigate the possibility of establishing a global agreement to fight plastic pollution. They emphasised a shared understanding of the global and urgent nature of marine plastic litter and microplastics and underlined the issue cannot be solved by any one country alone.