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By: Kim Smith Image courtesy of Unsplash 374Water is a US-based company that focuses on sustainable waste management. On their website,...
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- May 16, 2022
- 2 min
The Prominence of PFAS in POC and Low-income Communities
Written by Caitlin Rissmiller Between military bases and isolated bucolic towns, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS, can be...
- Apr 25, 2022
- 2 min
Urban Ocean: The Mission to Clean Up Marine Debris
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration partners with many non-governmental organizations across the country such as...
- Mar 29, 2022
- 3 min
From Promise to Action: Surfrider Foundation’s Efforts to Mitigate Marine Plastic Pollution
Surfrider Foundation recently hosted a webinar conference on February 15, 2022 to discuss their efforts in reducing marine plastic...
- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
Taking Action Against Pollution: Killer Whale Populations in the Salish Sea
The Georgia Strait Alliance is a Canadian-based organization dedicated to protecting the Salish Sea, which sits just off the coast of...
- Mar 17, 2022
- 3 min
Going Green! The Benefits of Installing Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Many cities rely on gray infrastructure to control stormwater runoff, meaning they construct a layout of pipes and sewers that lead...
- Mar 10, 2022
- 3 min
A Contaminated Ocean Knows No Borders: Protecting the Cape Cod Bay
Did you know that nearly twenty percent of all electricity used in the United States is generated in nuclear power plants? Nuclear power...
- Aug 17, 2021
- 1 min
Chebacco Lake Coalition: How to Support Your Local Environment this August!
Have you ever wondered what steps are being taken to protect the ecosystems of Chebacco Lake? Do you want to make a difference in your...
- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
Seasonal Waste: How To Have a More Sustainable Beach Day
Beach days are a hallmark of summer. Across the world, people’s summer days are peppered with laying on a towel, jumping in salty waves,...
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
The Link Between Deforestation and the Darkening Seas
There is a strong link between land and sea, emphasizing the importance of understanding how human activities can impact both. We know...
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
How Does Climate Change Affect Our Oceans?
Around the world and throughout human history, oceans have served as a cultural bedrock for myths and traditions. Beyond providing us a...
- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
Sea Meadows Protect Our Oceans, But They Are Disappearing Fast
Thinking about sea grass may bring up unpleasant memories of brushing up against the slimy sea plants while swimming in the ocean....
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
World Water Day 2021: What Does Water Mean to You?
Rolling out of bed, you sip a glass of water before hopping into your hot shower. You give some leftover water to your houseplants, make...
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
Deep Ocean Changes
Imagine this: In the near future, climate change has melted the polar ice caps to a critical point, interrupting ocean currents and...
- Jan 20, 2021
- 2 min
Citizen Science: Tracking Changes in River Herring Populations
River Herring are a part of the 1% of all fish species that are migratory between freshwater and marine habitats. They live most of their...
- Jan 19, 2021
- 4 min
Improving the Health of the Chebacco Lake Watershed and Alewife Brook
Seaside Sustainability Convenes Stakeholders to Address Watershed Wildlife and Water Quality GLOUCESTER, MA-January 19, 2021- Seaside...
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
The Effects of Coastal Erosion
Coastal erosion is something that happens on coastlines all over the world. The result is retreating coastlines and eroded beaches. But...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
Water Scarcity and Water Conservation
Water. It is one of the most important and demanded resources essential for human life. Unfortunately, water is a limited resource....
- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
Oceanic Dead Zones Part 2
In part one of this series, we discussed oceanic dead zones: what they are, what causes them, why they are harmful, and whether or not...
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
Oceanic Dead Zones Part 1
Oceanic dead zones. Have you heard of them? If you are very familiar with environmental and ocean-specific issues, you may have. For...
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