What Is an Estuary and Why Is It Important?
The Importance of Estuarine Ecosystems An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean, creating a unique and highly productive ecosystem. Estuaries...
Best Beaches in North Carolina
Best Beaches in North Carolina for Families By Emily Caffrey Ah, it’s finally here! That vacation you’ve been daydreaming about during your workday. The energizing waves, the warming sun,...
Solutions for Plastic Pollution in the Land of 10,000 Lakes
By Alex Clark I once spent a summer living in a parked camper at a lake in southern Minnesota. If you ever get a chance to do this… do...
Do Beach Cleanups Really Make a Difference?
Do Beach Cleanups Really Make a Difference? By R. Heliot How often have you found yourself picking up a piece of litter at the beach? It might surprise you...
Nurdle Patrol: How One Organization is Leading the Charge fo...
Nurdle Patrol is a citizen science project. It aims to teach students about the dangers of plastic pollutants in the ocean, and what you can do to help.
Microplastics The Main Cause of Ocean Pollution
Where Are Microplastics Found Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic Microplastics In Fish Types Of Microplastics The Ocean Cleanup Organization Plastic Pollution Facts Ocean...
