Tag: whales
Pelagic Fish Are The Canaries Of The Deep Ocean
Pelagic fish are both coastal and oceanic fish, below and above the continental shelf. Ranging from forage fish — think anchovies and sardines — all the way to predatory fish like swordfish, tuna, mackerel, and sharks, pelagic fish are in trouble from microplastics (MPs). The pelagic uptake of MPs is … [continued]
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We Need To Speak Out Against Policies That Are Exacerbating Climate Change
Stabilizing rising global surface temperatures is essential for the long-term health of the planet. Climate change is an existential crisis that affects everyday life, how businesses operate, and the ways that countries acquire materials and regulate systems. Yet we are immersed in a moment in time in which too many … [continued]
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The Beloved Emperor Penguin & Antarctic Fur Seal Are Now Officially Endangered. Here’s What Can Be Done.
In 1902, British explorer Robert Falcon Scott spotted a large group of large black and white birds at Ross Island, Antarctica. This was among the many milestones of Scott’s famous Discovery expedition: the first breeding colony of emperor penguins. Now, only 124 years since this penguin colony was discovered, emperor penguins … [continued]
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The Link Between Whales In The Andes & Climate Change
The discovery of fossilized whales in Chile led scientists to reconsider the effect volcanic eruptions have on the environment.
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Fast Hydrofoils, Floating Logs, & Canada’s Ferry Electrification Challenge
Vancouver’s recent support for an electric passenger hydrofoil to Bowen Island and Gibsons is an appealing hook because it compresses three different Canadian transportation stories into one image. It promises decarbonization, speed, and coastal reconnection in a single sleek vessel. It also invites a harder question. Is the future of … [continued]
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