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Marine Mammals

Humpback whale
Wildlife

Whales Face New and Emerging Threats

We’ve made a lot of strides in whale conservation, but climate change, plastic pollution and other dangers have emerged.
April 28, 2021
by
John R. Platt
We’ve made a lot of strides in whale conservation, but climate change, plastic pollution and other dangers have emerged.
plastic debris in the tide line of the beach
Pollution & Toxins

5 Things to Know About Plastic Pollution and How to Stop It

Researchers continue to find new information about how widespread plastic pollution has become, but also how we can help stem the tide.
March 17, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Researchers continue to find new information about how widespread plastic pollution has become, but also how we can help stem the tide.
bird in flight
The Ask

Sounds of Silence: Extinction Is Erasing the Earth’s Music

Writer Kathleen Dean Moore turns her ear to nature’s sounds and what we’re losing as species disappear.
March 1, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Writer Kathleen Dean Moore turns her ear to nature’s sounds and what we’re losing as species disappear.
Birds offshore with stormy waters
Climate Change

As Extreme Weather Events Increase, What Are the Risks to Wildlife?

Last year the United States racked up nearly $100 billion in damages from weather and climate disasters. These events are starting to take their toll on wildlife, too.
February 22, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Last year the United States racked up nearly $100 billion in damages from weather and climate disasters. These events are starting to take their toll on wildlife, too.
sharks swimming
Wildlife

The Staggering Decline of Oceanic Sharks and Rays

New research shows that oceanic shark and ray abundance has declined by nearly three-quarters since 1970, and industrialized fishing is to blame.
February 17, 2021
by
David Sims
New research shows that oceanic shark and ray abundance has declined by nearly three-quarters since 1970, and industrialized fishing is to blame.
Gull flying with turbines in the background
Wildlife

Offshore Wind Power Is Ready to Boom. Here’s What That Means for Wildlife

Climate change threatens many marine species, but some climate solutions pose risks, too. Researchers say offshore wind needs continued study and better regulations.
January 15, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Climate change threatens many marine species, but some climate solutions pose risks, too. Researchers say offshore wind needs continued study and better regulations.
line of offshore turbines
Climate Change

Will 2021 Be the Year Offshore Wind Power Finally Takes Off?

A presidential administration ready to tackle climate change may help — but it’s the years of planning that could really pay off.
January 13, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
A presidential administration ready to tackle climate change may help — but it’s the years of planning that could really pay off.
dead whale in water
The Ask

Cargo Vessels Are Killing More Whales — and a New Effort Aims to Save Them

Collisions between whales and ships have increased, but an effort to hear, see and predict whale behavior could help reduce fatalities.
October 12, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
Collisions between whales and ships have increased, but an effort to hear, see and predict whale behavior could help reduce fatalities.
birds on beach and flying
Oceans & Clean Water

Are Forever Chemicals Harming Ocean Life?

Here’s what we know (and don’t know) about how dangerous PFAS chemicals travel ocean currents and harm wildlife — and what that could mean for humans.
August 24, 2020
by
Max G. Levy
Here’s what we know (and don’t know) about how dangerous PFAS chemicals travel ocean currents and harm wildlife — and what that could mean for humans.
large bloom stretching across water
The Ask

Harmful Algal Blooms Are on the Rise — Here’s Why Stopping Them Is So Hard

More frequent, longer-lasting blooms can harm both wildlife and human health — and even kill. Can we learn to predict and prevent them?
July 30, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
More frequent, longer-lasting blooms can harm both wildlife and human health — and even kill. Can we learn to predict and prevent them?

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