As a result of ongoing sea level rise and an increase in extreme storm events, coastal resilience — or the ability of communities to recover after hazardous coastal events — is now a national priority. Here are a few examples of how the National Ocean Service improves resilience by providing science-based solutions, funding, and training. […]
After an oil spill or release of industrial chemicals, it is important to determine if the health of wild dolphins has been impacted. In some cases, a team of scientists and veterinarians may temporarily capture wild dolphins to assess their health. Continue reading →
At this point, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the mounting pollution crisis facing our world. Whether it’s about the veritable mountains of plastic growing in the oceans, or terrestrial landfills leaching toxins into waterways, it’s undeniable that we are facing a pollution problem. However, when people bring up ‘junk’ […]
I have a five years old German Shepherd, who I love very much. When an article recently came out regarding the death of the first dog that was tested positive for COVID-19, I immediately thought about my dog. I was so worried – should I give him a mask in the future? We know that […]
