Saving Big Blue: Endangered Blue Whales

Saving Big Blue: Endangered Blue Whales

Accidents on the road involving the killing or injury of animals, is, sadly, a common thing we see as we go about our lives. But there is another traffic way that is harming animals, one it’s not on land but in our oceans. Did you know that blue whales are the largest...

What the Frack?

So you’ve heard the term hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” in various news headlines on the environment, and maybe even heard of Matt Damon’s new film on fracking called Promised Land. But what is fracking? Hydraulic fracking is a hot topic for environmentalists...
Dock from Japan Tsunami Drifts Onto Washington Beach

Dock from Japan Tsunami Drifts Onto Washington Beach

Think that Japan’s tsunami is long forgotten? Think again. Since the March 2011 incident, U.S. Pacific coastlines have been constantly reminded of the event through the various debris that has been washing ashore. Pieces of wood, plastic, and flotsam from Japan’s...
Blue Ocean Waters and…Plastic?

Blue Ocean Waters and…Plastic?

America has developed a nasty habit. We have become a throw away society. But what many people don’t know is that our poor habits are killing sea life. Did you know that our ocean contains large patches of garbage? The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is estimated to be...