I have had the opportunity this week to be a part of something new. This week, the United Nations has...
Why microplastic debris may be the next big threat to our seas
Photo credit: Dr. Krista Kamer Plastic, metal, rubber and paper are some of the materials that pollute the world’s oceans,...
Map of New York seascape reveals a wildlife treasure trove
Text and illustration © National Geographic/Wildlife Conservation Society. Just in time for World Oceans Day, the new map displays a...
Acidified Ocean Water Widespread Along North American West Coast
photo: Tidepool organisms are threatened by acidification. (Credit: Jane Lubchenco) A three-year survey of the California Current System along the...
What does the ocean have to do with human health?
Our ocean and coasts affect us all! Our ocean and coasts affect us all—even those of us who don’t live...