Does pollution harm sharks?
By Blaise Jones One of the key byproducts of human expansion are heavy metals. No, […]
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What is Ocean Acidification?
Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended […]
Why do turtles eat plastic?
By Stacey Venzel Aquatic turtles are used to chomping at things floating through the water, […]
Can a coral reef recover from bleaching and other stressful events?
If local threats are reduced, coral reefs have a greater chance of surviving a […]
How does land-based pollution threaten coral reefs?
Many serious coral reef ecosystem stressors originate from land-based sources, most notably toxicants, sediments, and […]
What are microplastics?
Microplastics are small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to […]
What is the biggest source of ocean pollution?
Most ocean pollution begins on land. Eighty percent of pollution to the marine environment comes […]
Top ten dangers at the beach
Trips to the beach aren’t always fun in the sun. Plan your summer beach visit […]
Beer comes to the rescue for marine life
By Scott A. Rowan Now you can have a beer and enjoy it guilt-free […]
Are mussels the secret answer to cleaning polluted water?
By Valerie K Clark Short answer: Yes, but should they be introduced to clean polluted […]