Manufacturing, mining, burning coal, volcano eruptions, and burning fires emit mercury. When it enters the ocean, it becomes methylmercury.
Category: Oceans
What are Nurdles – Why You Need to Worry About Them
What are Nurdles - Why You Need to Worry About ThemBy: Ana MexiaNurdles are tiny plastic pellets, and they are causing devastating damage to our environment and marine life. You…
Best Beaches in America to Visit on Coastal Cleanup Day
Coastal Beaches are stunning places to visit all year. Now, you can learn how to take care of our beaches and the marine animals we love so much.
How Grassroots Organizations Are Playing A Role in Reducing Waste
How Grassroots Organizations Are Playing A Role in Reducing WasteAs mass production continues with no sign of slowing down, waste management is cause for concern. By Karisa BoyceEach person produces an…
Black Farmers Take On Monsanto’s Cancer-Causing Weed Killer
Black Farmers Take On Monsanto’s Cancer-Causing Weed KillerBy Maria BruzhayteAt 42 years of age, Dewayne Anthony Lee Johnson won a $78 million settlement against the Monsanto Company. Unfortunately, he won't…
New Permit for Kayakers And Rafters In Oregon
New Permit for Kayakers And Rafters In OregonBy Anisha DadiaKayakers and owners of boats over 10ft long are now obligated to purchase a Waterway Access Permit or risk paying a…
Wildfires Impact on Water- The Aftermath
Wildfires Impact on Water- The AftermathBy R.HeliotWildfires in California rage throughout the state, impacting water quality in nearby bodies of water. While fire retardants contain the blaze, chemical exposure threatens…
Will the single-use tax cure the looming trash crisis?
Will the single-use tax cure the looming trash crisis?by Maria BruzhayteAssembly Bill 1080 is heading for the ballot in 2022 and will enact the California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution…
Would You Believe Jellyfish Are Natural Filters for Microplastics?
Jellyfish provide a substantial benefit to marine life as food for large fish and turtles. They also provide a habitat for small fish to hide from predators.
More than 80% of the ocean is waiting to be explored
More than 80% of the ocean is waiting to be explored. Subtitle for This BlockWe owe it the ocean to explore her depths and collect important data to better protect her.…