Manufacturing, mining, burning coal, volcano eruptions, and burning fires emit mercury. When it enters the ocean, it becomes methylmercury.
Category: Wildlife
Urban Ecology Projects Gives At Risk Youth New Skills and Healing
Linn County of Oregon Juvenile Justice Department youth conserve a riparian area with Ocean Blue to gain new skills and inspiration.
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…
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.
CO2 UPTAKE: OLD OR YOUNG TREES
CO2 UPTAKE: OLD OR YOUNG TREESBy Cieara WestThe short answer: young treesYes, they are 25% better at absorbing CO2.Refreshing one of our earliest lessons in botany:Plants combine atmospheric CO2 and…
The Shark Crisis
The Shark Crisis and how microplastics are harming Marine Mammalsby Ankita BhattacharyaThey were once these fearsome silver whites, speedy fins and jaws that thrived down the deepest ocean beds and…
Bald Eagle Attacks Michigan State Drone Worth $950
Eagle Fights Back After Being Harassment by Richard Arterbury 3 min readWildlife fights back after being harassed by a drone owned by the State of Michigan. The attack took place…
Marine Mammal Protection Act, 1972
Intent & Scope of the Legislation:by Arpita CuddapahThe Marine Mammal Protection Act (‘MMPA’) was passed in 1972 as a response to the considerable declines in certain species of marine mammals…
Northern Spotted Owl of The Pacific Northwest Facts & How You Can Help
Northern Spotted Owl of The Pacific Northwest Facts & How You Can Help
Amphibians Characteristics & Fun Facts
What is a Frogby Tessa BroholmAmphibians Characteristics & Fun Facts for both adults and children. Amphibians are a group of animals that includes frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. They are…