Mercury capture is now safe for humans and the environment
Mercury, also known as quicksilver, is a chemical element that is naturally found in nature. However, human activity...
Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast turns pink for science
The Pacific Ocean near San Diego has turned pink, leaving the locals with many questions. However, researchers...
UNESCO calls to add Great Barrier Reef to danger list
One of the world's most famous natural wonders is the Great Barrier Reef. The site is a marine wonderland, with...
Coral reusable water bottles made with 100% recycled plastic
Coral is a company with reusable water bottles that are made from 100% recycled plastic. These reusable water bottles...
Unique sailboat concept made from ocean plastic waste
Plastic pollution is one of the most serious problems affecting the world's oceans. If current trends continue,...
Government auctions Pacific Coast offshore wind power sites
For the first time, the U.S. government has auctioned Pacific coast offshore wind power sites. Soon, 1.5 million...
Welcome to Nemo's Garden, where plants grow under the sea
We’ve probably all heard of NASA’s efforts to grow vegetables in space. But some industrious gardeners are...
Exploring the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), also known as the North Pacific Garbage Patch or the Pacific Trash Vortex,...
Jellyfish are taking over the oceans due to climate change
Climate change and human activity have impacts that ripple through all ecosystems. Their negative effects can lead...
12 Tides kelp chips aim to rebalance the ocean
As consumers, we make choices every day. At the grocery store, food decisions can evolve around dietary restrictions,...
Turning motion in the ocean into incredible wave energy
Sea Wave Energy Limited (SWEL) is a research and development company based in Cyprus and the U.K. They designed...
A little bit of good news for the Great Barrier Reef
There’s some hopeful news for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, long a victim of rising ocean temperatures and...
Floating platform "blowhole" can generate energy from waves
Wave Swell Energy, an Australian clean energy company, developed an extraordinary wave energy harvesting platform....
Deadly pool in the Red Sea kills everything that swims in
The high salt and no oxygen combo of a newly discovered deadly brine pool in the Red Sea kills almost any critter...
Are offshore oil rigs successful artificial reefs?
You’ve probably seen hulking offshore oil rigs in places like the Pacific Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. But from...
