Overfishing
Overfishing is defined as the rapid capture of fish, at a rate faster than that specific species of fish reproduces. This imbalance...
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Sand Shortage
Sand is currently the most mined mineral on earth, second only to water in terms of global resource usage. From glass to roads to bridges...
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The Effect of Oil Spills on the Environment
How do Oil Spills Harm Marine Life? It's common knowledge that oil spills harm organisms in the water, but how do they affect the ocean? ...
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Coral Bleaching
We think of corals as vibrant habitats, providing sheltered homes to countless marine organisms. Famous coral reefs like Australia’s...
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Microplastics: Tiny but Threatening
What are microplastics? Microplastics are defined as plastic debris that are less than 5 millimeters in diameter. They pose a serious...
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Beware of the Dangers of Rip Currents
What are rip currents? "Rip currents" can arise in low spots or breaks in sandbars, as well as near structures like jetties and piers, as...
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A Surprise on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a collection of floating plastic rubbish halfway between Hawaii...
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Sea Levels are Rising...
It is no surprise that sea level is rising. Although it is a result of many different factors, it is an issue that must be solved...
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Polar Bears
What is the largest bear in the world? Who is the Arctic's top predator? It is the one and only Polar Bear! It's scientific name is Ursus...
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The Impact of Marine Heatwaves on Biodiversity
What are marine heatwaves? Heatwaves are characterized by short periods of abnormally high temperatures and just as we experience them on...
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Beach Nourishment: Pros and Cons
Beach nourishment, also called beach replenishment, is the process of pumping or trucking sand from sources like the ocean floor or other...
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Photosynthetic Microorganisms: The Reason Why We Are Alive
Although they may seem unimportant, photosynthetic microorganisms are the reason why we are alive right now. 50% to 80% of the world’s...
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Environmental Ship Wreck
Vacations are a break from the hard truths of reality, however maybe we should look further into the reality of our vacations. The cruise...
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Sharks are Friends, Not Food
Countless people have imprecise feelings about sharks. Sharks have a reputation for being aggressive, murderous beasts. However, in most...
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Farmed Fish: To Eat or Not To Eat?
Agriculture rules over our diet from fruits and vegetables to beef and chicken. Though agriculture can be amazing, there can be things to...
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Phosphorus: What exactly is it doing to our oceans?
What is Phosphorus? Phosphorus is known as the "miracle mineral" and more often than not, it is exactly that. It is an essential mineral...
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Saving Reefs
Coral reefs all over the world are dying at alarming rates. Coastal development, dredging, and destructive fishing practices such as...
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Ocean Migrations
Due to the ocean’s ability to change conditions throughout the year, many ocean creatures must be able to move to different environments...
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Seaweed as a Biofuel
Biofuel is any fuel that comes from plants and can be used to power cars, airplanes, and other automobiles. There are many biofuels from...
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Currents: the conveyor belts of the ocean
What are currents made of and how do they form? An ocean current is a portion of ocean water moving in one direction. Currents are driven...
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