February 1, 2021 By Rona Kobell Chesapeake Quarterly
Scientists grapple with many unknowns about microplastics and their impact on the Chesapeake Bay.
Small Particles, Big Problems?
Sea lions are Dying From a Mysterious Cancer. The Culprits? Herpes and DDT
January 31, 2021 By Rosanna Xia Los Angeles Times
Now, after two decades of study, an all-star team of marine mammal pathologists, virology experts, chemists and geneticists say they’ve connected two surprising culprits: herpes and toxic chemicals, like DDT and PCBs, that poisoned the California coast decades ago.
Opinion: Plastic Trash is Not Just Litter. It’s a Climate Change Problem, Too
January 3, 2021 By Editorial Board Los Angeles Times
President-elect Joe Biden will have a long to-do list the moment he takes over the White House this month. Plastic trash should be one of his priorities. Here’s why.
Opinion: 2020’s Top Ocean News Stories
December 21, 2020 By Callie Steffen, Emma Critchley, Douglas McCauley Mongabay
Marine scientists from the University of California, Santa Barbara, share their list of the top 10 ocean news stories from 2020.
Dead in the Water
December 21, 2020 By Victoria Petersen Hakai Magazine
As abandoned and derelict boats multiply from Alaska to California, officials scramble for solutions.