Tag: Marine life
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In the turbulent Drake Passage, scientists find a rare window where carbon sinks quickly into the deep ocean
Title photo: The Drake Passage, seen from Antarctica, is one of the most turbulent ocean regions on Earth. Lilian Dove Lilian (Lily) Dove, California Institute of Technology Looking out across the Southern Ocean near Antarctica, I can see whales and seabirds diving in and out of the water as they feed on sea life in…
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Nations agree on deal to protect ocean life
High Seas Alliance celebrates UN agreement on treaty to protect marine biodiversity More than 190 countries gathered at the United Nations in New York reached an agreement on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas. The High Seas Alliance (HSA), an alliance made up of 40+ NGOs plus the International Union for…
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The role of coastal communities in sea turtle conservation
Protecting sea turtles: a collaborative effort between scientists and coastal communities By Santiago Aristizabal As a passionate environmental conservationist, I’ve have had the opportunity to explore various ecosystems, uncovering awe-inspiring species in their natural habitats. One of those species is sea turtles. These remarkable reptiles have successfully adapted to living nearly 100% of their lives…
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My art uses plastic recovered from beaches around the world to understand how our consumer society is transforming the ocean
Pam Longobardi, Georgia State University I am obsessed with plastic objects. I harvest them from the ocean for the stories they hold and to mitigate their ability to harm. Each object has the potential to be a message from the sea – a poem, a cipher, a metaphor, a warning. My work collecting and photographing…